The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Opioid Crisis: Combating Discrimination Against People in Treatment or Recovery
The Department of Justice is addressing the opioid crisis through prevention, enforcement, and treatment strategies, including enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to prevent discrimination against people in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) who are not engaging in illegal drug use. This guidance emphasizes the ADA’s protection for individuals with OUD and similar substance use disorders, aiming to combat discrimination and support those affected by the opioid epidemic.
