Justice Department Issues Guidance on Protections for People With Opioid Use Disorder Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

The Department of Justice announced new guidance on how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with opioid use disorder (OUD) who are in treatment or recovery, including those who take medication to treat their OUD. According to the release, the publication is intended to help people with OUD who are in treatment or recovery understand their rights under federal law and to provide guidance to entities covered by the ADA about how to comply with the law.