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According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which of the following individuals is NOT protected?

  1. Individuals in recovery from substance abuse

  2. Individuals currently using illegal drugs

  3. Individuals misusing prescription drugs

  4. Both B and C

The correct answer is: Both B and C

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protection to individuals with disabilities, including those with a history of substance abuse, as long as they are in recovery. Those who are actively engaging in the illegal use of drugs do not receive protection under the ADA. This includes individuals currently using illegal drugs, which clearly falls outside the scope of the Act. Similarly, individuals misusing prescription drugs are also not protected, as this misuse can be classified under the illegal use of drugs when such use violates the law. Under the ADA, while recovering individuals or those who have completed a substance use treatment program are protected, those actively using illegal drugs or misusing prescriptions do not qualify for the same protections. Thus, the correct response highlights that both individuals currently using illegal drugs and those misusing prescription drugs are not afforded protection under the ADA, making the choice that includes both of them accurate. This understanding is crucial for correctly navigating the protections and limitations laid out by the ADA in relation to substance use and disabilities.