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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.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Review Questions
12 comments · newest first
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Isreal
11 months ago
I thought current alcohol abusers were also unprotected.
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Roslyn
11 months ago
Recovering addicts definitely deserve protection!
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Annice
12 months ago
Wait, really? That seems harsh.
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Rolande
12 months ago
Totally agree, it's a clear distinction.
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Shanda
12 months ago
Current users of illegal drugs aren't protected under the ADA.
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Lelia
1 year ago
I remember discussing the ADA protections, and I think current abusers of alcohol might not be protected either, but I need to double-check that.
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Lashanda
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused about the distinction between legal and illegal drugs in this context. I want to say current users of illegal drugs aren’t protected, but I’m not completely certain.
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Corrie
1 year ago
I feel like we went over a similar question in class, and I think the answer might be C, but I could be mixing it up with another topic.
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Veta
1 year ago
I think I remember that recovering addicts are protected, but I'm not sure about current users of illegal drugs.
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Lucy
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. There are a few data elements mentioned, but I'm not sure which two are the correct ones. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Dorcas
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure if recording it is enough. Shouldn't we also try to actively solve the problem? Maybe engaging the team to find alternatives would be a good approach.
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Tricia
1 year ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I think SSL profiles might actually be the key feature here for consistency.