What defines a "drug" according to Vermont regulations?

In Vermont regulations, a "drug" is defined as articles intended for the treatment of disease in humans. This definition emphasizes the therapeutic purpose of drugs, which are substances used to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent diseases or conditions affecting human health.

This definition is aligned with broader interpretations of drug classifications that focus on the functional use of substances in healthcare, rather than their market status or approval by specific agencies. As such, the emphasis is on the intended use—specifically, the treatment of diseases—rather than the approval processes or regulatory frameworks surrounding particular types of medications.

By focusing on articles meant for treatment, it becomes clear that not all substances classified in other contexts (like recreational substances or non-approved items) would fall under this specific definition of a "drug" in the legal framework.