Following back surgery, Bobbi developed an addiction to her prescription pain medication. She enrolled in a drug treatment program and is not currently using the drugs. Since her employer already gave her medical leave for her surgery, they are not required to make any additional accommodations for her drug-related disability.

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Bobbi's addiction to prescription pain medication is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and her employer may be required to make reasonable accommodations for her as long as they do not cause an undue hardship for the employer. The fact that she has already taken medical leave for her surgery does not eliminate the employer's obligation to provide accommodations for her disability related to her addiction.

Following Back Surgery, Bobbi Developed an Addiction to Her Prescription