# The Equality Act 2010 (Disability) Regulations 2010, Regulation 3: Addictions

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Subject to paragraph (2) below, addiction to alcohol, nicotine or any other substance is to be treated as not amounting to an impairment for the purposes of the Act.
(2) Paragraph (1) above does not apply to addiction which was originally the result of administration of medically prescribed drugs or other medical treatment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2128/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equality-act-2010-disability-regulations-2010/regulation-3
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