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.
Response rates from 4.8m America voters.
77% Yes |
23% No |
69% Yes |
17% No |
4% Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
4% No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
3% Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
2% No, this is a waste of time and money |
1% Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 4.8m America voters.
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8HB7BYY5yrs5Y
Yes, and immediately remove benefits from any who test positive, BUT also provide them treatment.
@B23R6DC7mos7MO
Yes, but provide incentives for treatment, collaborate with non-profit and private organizations to fund treatment centers, provide more funding for treatment and prevention programs, and provide policy review to amend as necessary.
@9L4Z23B 1yr1Y
Yes, and if tests are failed, all benefits must be paused until they successfully graduate a drug court program
@5FPBRNM5yrs5Y
They should get help. Addiction is a brain condition and they need treatment as much as anyone.
@8FRTVZ55yrs5Y
No, and drugs should be legalized.
@8RWLDZJ4yrs4Y
@B52PGH22mos2MO
Yes, require routine basic screenings. Must test negative or, if testing positive, comply with treatment to get clean
@B53FFDS2mos2MO
They should get treatment for some time and if that does not help then they should be terminated from the benefits, including employees and politicians
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