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parent whose children are in out-of-home care is receiving medication assisted treatment for an opioid use disorder. The parent has not used substances in
4 months. They are told that it is county policy that they cannot be reunified with their children while they are receiving medication assisted
treatment. Does
this policy of denying the parent the possibility of reunification because of their continued substance use treatment constitute discrimination under ADA laws?
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Yes, it constitutes discrimination as it violates the principles of equal opportunity and individualized treatment
No, it does not constitute discrimination as opioid use disorder is not considered a disability according to the ADA
No, it does not constitute discrimination as child welfare agencies are not required to consider disabilities when making case decisions



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Final answer:

Denying a parent reunification due to receiving substance use treatment while not using substances constitutes discrimination under ADA laws.


Explanation:

Yes, it constitutes discrimination as it violates the principles of equal opportunity and individualized treatment. Denying the parent the possibility of reunification solely based on their participation in medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder goes against the ADA laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.


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