You DON"T want it classified as a disability or regulated under ADA!! That's opening the door to having it declared an illegal substance, or further regulation by the FDA.
No thanks!
No. The two are completely unrelated. Whether or not addiction to a substance is considered a disability has nothing to do it being an illegal substance or regulation by the FDA. The most obvious example is alcohol. Alcohol addiction can be considered a disability, but its neither an illegal substance nor regulated by the FDA.
I'm an employment lawyer with lots of ADA experience, in case you're wondering how I know this stuff.
If you're a "proud American in Canada" then have a little pride in being an adult responsible for your own actions.
I'm a recovering alcoholic as well as a life long smoker.
I don't expect, don't want, and would never accede to having a governmental mandate which gave me privileges regarding my habits.
I take care of myself AND my habits. I have never even thought about receiving help from the ADA.
In a lot of cases, that's another liberal cop-out.
Save the ADA for people who really need it.
Tell a boss who wants to relegate your life to one of slavery to take his job and shove it.
Quit looking to the nanny state to provide for you with governmental regulations.