Question by Debbie S: Can you qualify for SSI for drug addiction?
I am a nurse and also in treatment for drug addiction

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Answer by lanek
i dont think so unless you are physical enabled by it…..if you mental issues because of it probably but not just a drug addiction…i am on SSI and you wouldn’t know it if you seen me but i have anxiety and depression and other things….has your dr said you were….obviously you can’t go back to where you were…they maybe able to help you get a job in a different area….

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