Are alcoholics covered by the ADA?

Are alcoholics covered by the ADA?

• A. Yes.
• B. No.
• C. Only if they are currently employed.
• D. Only if they seek medical treatment.

Answer: (A)

Alcoholism is treated as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. That means a person with an alcohol use disorder is protected from discrimination and must be given reasonable accommodations if they are qualified for a job or program. The protection includes people who are in treatment or in recovery, since the law covers the condition itself and the need for support to participate fully. It’s about the disability, not the person’s employment status or treatment-seeking, and it does not apply to illegal drug use the same way. So yes, alcoholics are covered by the ADA.

Alcoholism is treated as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. That means a person with an alcohol use disorder is protected from discrimination and must be given reasonable accommodations if they are qualified for a job or program. The protection includes people who are in treatment or in recovery, since the law covers the condition itself and the need for support to participate fully. It’s about the disability, not the person’s employment status or treatment-seeking, and it does not apply to illegal drug use the same way. So yes, alcoholics are covered by the ADA.