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controlled substance

noun

  1. any of a category of behavior-altering or addictive drugs, as heroin or cocaine, whose possession and use are restricted by law.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of controlled substance1

First recorded in 1970–75
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Justice Department after allegations that the pharmacy chain illegally filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.

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‘The Sixth Sense’ star Haley Joel Osment has been released after his recent arrest in Mammoth Lakes on suspicion of public intoxication and possession of an unidentified controlled substance.

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The 37-year-old “Blink Twice” and “The Sixth Sense” star was arrested April 8 on suspicion of public intoxication and possession of an unidentified controlled substance in Mammoth Lakes, according to People and TMZ.

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Gomez is currently in federal custody facing three counts of possession for sale of a controlled substance and one count of sale, transportation or offer to sell a controlled substance.

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Hurtado was booked on suspicion of felony animal cruelty, felony possession of a controlled substance and violation of federal laws protecting marine mammals.

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