Which protects individuals who have been successfully rehabilitated from substance abuse from discrimination related to past addiction?
a. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
b. National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
c. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
d. American Medical Association (AMA)
ANS: A
Persons dependent on drugs, but who are no longer using drugs illegally and are receiving treatment for chemical dependence, or who have been rehabilitated successfully are protected by the ADA from discrimination on the basis of past drug addiction. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence is a voluntary health agency dedicated to educating the public about alcoholism. The ATF is a principal law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice dedicated to preventing terrorism, reducing violent crime, and protecting the United States. The AMA is a professional organization for physicians.
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