HGROKIT
Active Member
Originally posted by freeandfun1
I am predisposed to having an addictive personality. As most of you have stated, addictions still require a choice and I have noticed that when I really want to, I can say no and I have in many areas of my life. I struggled with alcohol for seveal years. Now I don't drink. I also have stopped smoking cigs (but I can't resist burning a bud now and then). So even though I do have an addictive personality, you guys are right - I make the final choice and if one keeps that in the front of their minds, saying "no" is much easier.
Anyway, my follow on question was should addictions be covered under the ADA?
ADA=dissabilities=handicap=no.
some will argue that if thier additction resulted in permanent damage - i.e. wet brain, then that person would be disabled. To that extent then yes, because that persons addiction went almost to the end. But to the extent that it is a choice, then no.
That is a tough one and will create much debate I imagine.