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.
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@9LLVJTYIndependent1yr1Y
All should be tested for drug use (including employees and politicians), but provided treatment if testing positive.
@9FVPFB6Independent 2yrs2Y
Yes, but only as a part of a program that aims to assist welfare recipients to work towards financial stability and resource independence so that appropriate support and care can be provided.
@9BVTKBX2yrs2Y
Yes, But they should be given functioning help and treatment.
@946P8D23yrs3Y
Welfare should be handled entirely by the states
@8X4KYGX4yrs4Y
End the welfare system and legalize drugs.
@8TR229Z4yrs4Y
No unless they are actively suspect in a drug related crime.
@8P69L6PRepublican5yrs5Y
i'm unsure about this question
@8NYH6725yrs5Y
If they fail drug test then they should not get any assistance
@8NMNB595yrs5Y
Yes, some people lie about why they need welfare when in reality they are too lazy to actually get a job.
@8NBXXPJ5yrs5Y
No, and abolish welfare programs
@8NBBT3Z5yrs5Y
Yes, after being tested two times.
@8N9FTD35yrs5Y
I really don't understand what that mean.
@8N5VDTW5yrs5Y
I don't understand the purpose of the question
@8MR6WPC5yrs5Y
Yes, and if they test positive you assign them to a rehabilitation center and fund it. Then you allow them to be a welfare recipient.
@8F7MHNJIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, provide treatment and the ability to receive help again (workforce program) once clean.
@8C9GCRR5yrs5Y
Have "Welfare Accountants" oversee a certain amount of cases. They determine if the person requesting welfare is eligible by a number of factors. This would get rid of people that abuse the system AND also add more jobs in service work.
@9B8YDMY2yrs2Y
No, we should just eliminate welfare
@8NV63HK5yrs5Y
Welfare should not be a permanent thing. so, if they are on it for too long, there needs to be a change. Welfare recipients (and anyone receiving money from the government, for that matter) should be tested for the presence of dugs or an alcohol problem. if they test positive, they should be provided treatment and given support. if they test positive multiple times, they should have their welfare terminated, and be given resources to help them to get a job.
@8N5W8Y75yrs5Y
Only if they have a history of drug use.
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