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Which of the following groups have not been identified for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to substance abuse?
Suggested Answer: C
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Answer option C is correct. Current users of illegal drugs are specifically excluded from protection under the ADA. The ADA, however, does not require that an employer retain any employee whose substance abuse---regardless of the status or type of substance---represents a serious safety risk to themselves or others. Recovering addicts are protected by the ADA. And, depending on certain conditions, users of legal substances such as alcohol or prescription drugs may be protected by the ADA.
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46 comments · newest first
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Pamela
10 months ago
Current users of legal drugs are also not covered, just FYI.
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Scarlet
11 months ago
Wait, so current alcohol abusers aren't protected? That's surprising!
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Teri
11 months ago
Actually, recovering addicts do have protections.
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Nada
11 months ago
Totally agree, it's a big loophole!
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Louvenia
11 months ago
Current users of illegal drugs aren't protected.
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Tracey
12 months ago
I definitely recall that recovering addicts are protected, but I’m uncertain about the specifics regarding legal drugs.
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Keneth
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought current alcohol abusers were also not protected, but I could be mixing that up with something else.
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Maile
12 months ago
I feel like this question is similar to one we practiced in class. I think current users of illegal drugs might not be protected.
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Claudia
1 year ago
I think I remember that the ADA protects recovering addicts, but I'm not sure about current users of illegal drugs.
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Janey
1 year ago
This is a good test of my knowledge of the ADA. I'll apply what I've learned about the protections for those with substance abuse issues.
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Pearlene
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Let me re-read it carefully and think through the options before selecting an answer.
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Esteban
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The ADA protects recovering addicts, but not current users of illegal drugs. I'm confident I can answer this correctly.
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Victor
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on the ADA and think through the different groups mentioned.
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Emilio
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key details about the ADA and substance abuse protections.
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Aileen
2 years ago
Hey, what about the drunks? Surely they deserve some protection, right? Oh wait, never mind, that's A. My bad.
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Phyliss
2 years ago
A, B, and C? Sounds like a party! But the ADA's not down with that, apparently.
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Dottie
2 years ago
C) Current users of illegal drugs
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Oretha
2 years ago
B) Current users of legal drugs
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Tarra
2 years ago
A) Current abusers of alcohol
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Alyce
2 years ago
I'm going to have to go with C on this one. I don't think the ADA is too keen on protecting drug dealers, you know?
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Rachael
2 years ago
C) Current users of illegal drugs
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Laura
2 years ago
Yeah, I agree. I don't think drug dealers would be protected under the ADA.
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Walton
2 years ago
D) Recovering addicts
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Mickie
2 years ago
C) Current users of illegal drugs
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Rex
2 years ago
B) Current users of legal drugs
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Stephaine
2 years ago
A) Current abusers of alcohol
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Gilma
2 years ago
But the Americans with Disabilities Act does not protect current users of illegal drugs, so I still think it's C.
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Vannessa
2 years ago
Recovering addicts are definitely protected, so D is out. The rest of these options are a bit sketchy, though.
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Sarah
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm pretty sure it's B. I mean, who wants to protect people using legal drugs? That's just asking for trouble.
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Francesco
2 years ago
Definitely D. Recovering addicts are not included in the protected groups under the ADA.
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Deonna
2 years ago
Yeah, I agree. Recovering addicts are not considered disabled under the ADA.
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Suzan
2 years ago
I think it's actually D. Recovering addicts are not identified for protection under the ADA.
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Jarvis
2 years ago
D) Recovering addicts
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Isadora
2 years ago
C) Current users of illegal drugs
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Sheldon
2 years ago
B) Current users of legal drugs
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Lina
2 years ago
A) Current abusers of alcohol
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Meghann
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it's B) Current users of legal drugs.
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Gilma
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) Current users of illegal drugs.
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Clarinda
2 years ago
C'mon, this is a no-brainer. Current users of illegal drugs are the ones not protected under the ADA. Duh!
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Alaine
2 years ago
Current users of illegal drugs are the only group not protected under the ADA.
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Adolph
2 years ago
That's right, it's a clear distinction in the ADA.
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Sabine
2 years ago
Exactly, current users of illegal drugs are not protected under the ADA.
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Carolynn
2 years ago
D) Recovering addicts
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Carri
2 years ago
C) Current users of illegal drugs
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Ailene
2 years ago
B) Current users of legal drugs
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Bo
2 years ago
A) Current abusers of alcohol