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> An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment.

I’m not sure nicotine addiction fits the bill, what major life activities does it substantially inhibit?

https://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm#anchor62335

what major life activities does it substantially inhibit?

Apparently, holding a job.

Are you saying that nicotine addiction is or might be classified as a disability under the ADA?

He's saying its one Schizo lawsuit away from being a proxy for discrimination.

"We can't not hire black people but we forbid coconut oil hair product use among employees" How well do you think that would go over in a court?

Can you discriminate against heroin addicts in hiring?