controlled substance

Example Sentences

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Action was necessary because, two years ago, the Washington State Supreme Court struck down the state’s prohibition against possession of a controlled substance, which was then considered a felony.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

"Because xylazine is not a controlled substance, its regulation does not fall under the purview of DEA," a spokesperson said via email.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2022

I was contemplating the irony of Netflix, which has turned television into something approaching a controlled substance, organizing a live comedy festival — “don’t take your eyes off the screen until we tell you to.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2022

That does not include measures to add more synthetic opioids to controlled substance lists to mirror federal law; those have been adopted in many states, with bipartisan support.

From Washington Times • Apr. 3, 2022

The revenue would then be funneled back to communities most affected by federal drug policy and to fund expanded medical research into cannabis that is currently limited by its status as a controlled substance.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2021