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Disability is judged on a case-by-case basis. In some cases, an alcoholic might quality for SSI. There is a movement to get this changed so that it would only pay for treatment, an idea with which this writer agrees.
Alcoholism is considered a disability under the law in the US and Canada. You can be fired for behavior while under the influence, but not for being an alcoholic.
Rather than a disability, alcoholism is viewed more as a disease. reference:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic However you would want to review the insurance policy of the agent/company, i guess..
alcoholic and non alcoholic
You say "I am an alcoholic."
Tea isn't alcoholic.
He is not an alcoholic, but he does drink.
I am an Alcoholic.
alchoholic+ship=pirate
You can live anywhere in the US and do well if you have a disability. Depending on the disability, you can get disability insurance. Disability insurance is figured by your work history and if you get approved.
This depends on what you mean by not "serious". A disability is a disability. Check the disability laws for the state you reside in to find out what the requirements are in order for one to collect disability insurance. If your disability prevents you from working or performing normally, then it is still serious.
yes it is a disability