What is the Americans with Disabilities Act and how does it apply to mental health or substance misuse problems?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): • provides equal opportunity for persons with disabilities • applies to individuals who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, have a record of such impairment, or are regarded as having such an impairment • may apply to individuals with a diagnosis of alcohol dependence or drug addiction who have a substantial limitation in one or more major life activities as a result of the addiction.
