Guidance highlights ADA protections for people with substance use disorders
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division this week released guidance on how the Americans with Disabilities Act can protect individuals with opioid use disorder from discrimination.
“While this document focuses on individuals with OUD, the legal principles discussed also apply to individuals with other types of substance use disorders,” the guidance notes.
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