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Can I ask potential employees if they have a history of drug abuse or if they have ever been treated for drug addiction?

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Can I ask potential employees if they have a history of drug abuse or if they have ever been treated for drug addiction?

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No, it may seem odd, but you cannot. With the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the way employers can select employees has changed.