The Americans with Disabilities Act protects active alcoholics who cannot perform their job duties from employment discrimination.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does protect individuals who are alcoholics; however, it does not protect an alcoholic who cannot perform their job duties or who engages in unacceptable behavior due to their alcoholism. Employers can hold alcoholics to the same standards as other employees.

The Americans with Disabilities Act Protects Active Alcoholics Who Cannot