This leaflet examines how family members, friends, and professionals sometimes enable individuals with disabilities to abuse alcohol and other drugs. The leaflet points out: that this enabling occurs because of overcompensation for the disability by others or because of others' feeling that the individual with a disability is entitled to use drugs; that the enabling problem can best be addressed through education and self-evaluation; and that the same criteria for reacting to alcohol and other drug abuse should be used for everyone, regardless of whether or not someone has a disability. Four commonly held myths about people with disabilities and drug use are dispelled with factual information. Three training materials, a videotape, and three print references are listed as sources of more information. (JDD)