Question by Middleman: Would “addiction” be a covered disability with ADA laws?

I should be more clear. I am specifically wondering about not hiring someone who fails a drug screen.
Or about how much I need to accomodate someone who is dealing with treatment for an addiction.

Best answer:

Answer by MLaw
No. Addiction does not limit normal life activities.

Answer by hobo
I have never heard of that but I have SSD & they don’t cover addictions Don’t talk about at all if applying for SSD Leave out Rehabs in application

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