Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Illegal Use of Drugs

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"Illegal use of drugs" is not the same as "use of illegal drugs." Drugs that are lawful in some contexts, such as prescription drugs, may be used in an illegal or unlawful way. The term "illegal use of drugs" is intended to cover such use of otherwise-legal drugs, as well as use of drugs whose use is generally prohibited.