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Originally Posted by cdutka
Because drug and alcohol addiction are medically reconized disability in Canada; therefore, protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedom. US has the same classification, I believe the Americans with Disabilities act protects them.
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Agreed, and considering how medicated many athletes are, addiction is very much a potential occupational hazard. It's not unlike a roofer blowing out a knee or a construction worker hurt their back.