Summary
In a 2022 judicial case, a court reaffirmed that individuals recovering from opioid addiction are recognized as "qualified individuals" under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act (RA). This determination led to the invalidation of a zoning regulation in Voorhees, which had previously prohibited the establishment of methadone clinics. The ruling thus reinforces the legal protections afforded to this population under federal disability statutes.
Summary
A 2022 court decision affirmed that individuals recovering from opioid addiction are considered "qualified individuals" under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act (RA). This ruling invalidated zoning regulations in Voorhees that prohibited the operation of methadone clinics.
Summary
In a 2022 legal decision, a court confirmed that individuals recovering from opioid addiction are recognized as "qualified individuals" under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act (RA). This ruling led to the rejection of zoning regulations in Voorhees that had previously prevented methadone clinics from operating.
Summary
In a court case from 2022, a judge made something clear again. The judge said that people recovering from opioid addiction are protected by laws for people with disabilities. The judge also stopped local rules in Voorhees. These rules did not allow clinics that offer methadone treatment. Methadone clinics help people get better from addiction.