Alcohol or Drug Addiction

Can You Get Disability If You've Used Alcohol Or Drugs?

If your condition would improve if you quit drinking or using drugs, you won't be able to get Social Security disability benefits or SSI.

Can You Get Disability Benefits for Chronic Alcoholism?

You can't get disability benefits for alcoholism alone, but you may be able to get disability benefits for alcohol-related medical conditions.

SSDI and SSI Disability Benefits for Drug Addiction

You can't get disability benefits for drug addiction, but you can sometimes get disability if you are or were addicted to drugs.

Should You Admit Alcohol or Drug Use When Applying for Social Security Disability?

The SSA may see social or moderate drinking as contributing to all sorts of illnesses, especially mental illness.

Disability Claims Based, in Part, on Substance Abuse

The finer points of how the SSA decides if drug or alcohol use is a contributing factor to your disability.

Disability and Chronic Liver Disease - Social Security Benefits

Your liver disease has to be fairly severe to qualify you for Social Security Disability benefits.

Social Security Disability Benefits for Cirrhosis

If you have had complications caused by cirrhosis, you can probably get benefits.

Can I Get Social Security Disability or SSI for Pancreatitis?

The pain and weight loss associated with chronic pancreatitis can make it difficult to work full time.

Anxiety Disorder: How to Get Social Security Disability Benefits

Those whose anxiety has a severe, negative impact on their lives and their ability to work and function socially may be able to get disability benefits.

Social Security Disability and SSI for Depression

Learn about your chances of getting Social Security disability benefits based on depression.