Which of the following statements is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
A) The ADA does not protect current users of illegal drugs and substances
B) The ADA does not protect recovering addicts
C) Impairments such as autism and bipolar disorder are not covered as disabilities
D) Impairments such as cancer and HIV are not covered as disabilities

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The ADA specifically excludes current users of illegal drugs and substances from its coverage. Recovering addicts, on the other hand, are protected under the ADA as individuals with a history of substance abuse. Impairments such as autism and bipolar disorder are covered as disabilities under the ADA, and impairments such as cancer and HIV are also covered as disabilities under the ADA.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Americans