Who among the following individuals is considered disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
A) Regina, who is addicted to prescription drugs
B) Ben, who is addicted to an illegal drug
C) Fatima, who is prone to developing an addiction to alcohol
D) Ravi, who is prone to developing an addiction to illegal drugs

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According to the ADA, a person is considered disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Addiction to prescription drugs can be considered a mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities, and thus, Regina is considered disabled under the ADA. However, addiction to illegal drugs or a predisposition to developing an addiction to alcohol or illegal drugs may not necessarily qualify as a disability under the ADA.

Who Among the Following Individuals Is Considered Disabled Under the Americans