Can tobacco addiction be considered a disability or handicap under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and someone be protected by the ADA because of it?
No, it is considered a chronic disease. It is not included in the ADAs definitions. Although addiction to tobacco is not a handicap or disability, it is treatable. Since being published in 2000, the US Department of Health and Human Services has developed the Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence. Heres a link: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco/clinpack.
No, it is considered a chronic disease. It is not included in the ADAs definitions. Although addiction to tobacco is not a handicap or disability, it is treatable. Since being published in 2000, the US Department of Health and Human Services has developed the Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence.
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