5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. Proponents argue that testing will prevent public funds from being used to subsidize drugs habits and help get treatment for those that are addicted to drugs. Opponents argue that it is a waste of money since the tests will cost more money than they save.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs
Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive
@ISIDEWITH8yrs
Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive
@ISIDEWITH8yrs
No, this is a waste of time and money
@ISIDEWITH8yrs
Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians
@ISIDEWITH8yrs
Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs
@ISIDEWITH8yrs
No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse
@93SB7YB11mos
No, but only if they are doing very bad drugs like heroin.
@8LR8FRT3yrs
I believe there should be system in place of rehabilitation for those who test positive as opposed to completely taking away all benefits.
@97M3Z4X7mos
This doesn’t affect me
@97WLQHG7mos
If you pay taxes, it affects you. A person on welfare is living off you, as they sit home collecting your hard earnings, and doing drugs…..while you work……. Does it affect you now?
@9B6VCD22mos
yes and no depends but also that would tick people off so probably no
@9C8ZWZY5hrs
Yes but test for illegal drugs depending on the state that they live in - not federal laws
@9C7Y8S4Independent4 days
Yes, but allow recipients to provide medical documentation for any drugs used including psilocybin and marijuana in order to not loose benefits, and for those who test positive without documentation to be offered treatment options
@9C7KWLC4 days
Yes, provide treatment for those testing positive, for those choosing not not accept treatment then end the welfare for that individual
@9C5YCLK1wk
Yes, for drugs and alcohol
@9C5J57T1wk
Yes but exempt for medical reasons
@9C55SKQ1wk
Only if they have a criminal history with drugs, but shouldn't include marijuana
No welfare should be provided in the first place
@9C4JNWX2wks
They should, but they should also be given welfare regardless. If they are found to be addicted to a substance, they should be given government funded help. If the substance in non-harmful (ie. marijuana) it should not be tested for and should be decriminalized.
yes but marijuana should be okay for medical but not if you can work.
@9BZRYSZ2wks
No and eliminate public welfare
@9BYQ8P73wks
yes and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive. test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians.
@9BXS9NF3wks
Yes, but not for marijuana, and provide options for treatment to those who test positive for other drugs. Allow a grace period for the recipient to get clean.
@9BXRLTN3wks
Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians, but provide treatment for those who test positive.
@9BXCHQB3wks
Yes, in some instances because in some cases we are feeding into peoples addictions and things that make them regress instead of progress.
@9BWTHTS3wks
no, except those with drug abuse history, and offer the them rehab
@9B8JKSS2mos
Either or doesn't matter depends.
@9B8HRRB2mos
Yes but not for harmful drugs like weed and shrooms
@9B7WBZK2mos
Yes, and if positive offer assistance to get off of the drugs - do not criminalize.
@9B846V32mos
Depends on the drugs being tested for.
I believe that the people who are tested for drugs and come back positive should be helped.
@9B79DGD2mos
Yes but only for the illegal drugs in each state, if marijuana is legalized for medical and/or recreational it should not be held against the recipient.
@9B6WZ2Z2mos
No, unless it is obviously impacting their ability to take care of themselves and family
Yes and No,test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive but provide treatment for those testing positive but this is a waste of time and money and this would be too costly to police, and ineffective to handle. The only true way to fix welfare is to completely remove the government handouts.
@9B5955K2mos
No, but offer help to those who volunteer the information that they struggle with drug use
No, only if they have a criminal history of felonies related to abuse of lethal street drugs. Provide treatment for those testing positive
Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians but provide treatment options for those testing positive
@9B2T2LP2mos
Yes, but their children or dependents should not be affected.
@9B2HDW22mos
Yes, but only for hard drugs, and anyone receiving money from the government (employees & politicians as well) need to take it. These people will recieve treatment for drugs, but if they fail to stay negative or relapse too frequently their benefits need to be terminated.
@9B28PCH2mos
I do not understand this
No, but they should all have to work if they’re capable.
No, but I would rather replace our current welfare system with a universal basic income program.
Yes, if they have a criminal history. However, I would rather replace the current welfare system with a universal basic income program.
@99YHWMF2mos
Yes, and terminate assistance to anyone testing positive with exceptions for prescription drugs from a doctor
No too much money, but drugs/alcohol are not a necessity to live so if caught then take away benefits
@99Y7GRH2mos
Yes, but only do anything if A. It seems to be causing them difficulty in life, or B. they test positive for hard drugs
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