5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. Canada does not currently test welfare recipients 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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Yes, but only the people who have a drug record or people who are claiming certain kinds of welfare and who might be a risk.
@8GPVK3SConservative5yrs5Y
Yes and if it is a prescribed medication they should prove it and not have more than prescribed in their body. If they overuse they should have a reduction of welfare, if it persists cut off all together and required to be in a detox facility and re-education program to eventually gain employment.
@8XGCGKHConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, if they test positive recommend a treatment plan and program to make them eligible to receive it again, assuming the drugs found are not serious opioids or major illegal substances.
@8TYT9YDConservative4yrs4Y
No, but instead review how they spend that money
@8TYSCT9Conservative4yrs4Y
Yes, because employers are allowed to test employees for drugs
@8QK4D4FConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, provide treatment and in they test positive again then terminate their benefits
@8CKQJM3Conservative5yrs5Y
Yes, if under suspicion.
@8TY7ML2Conservative4yrs4Y
Welfare recipients should be given a card that only works for rent, clothing and groceries. Any grocery store that allows the sale of alcohol or narcotics on these cards should face heavy fines. Welfare is for food, clothing and shelter.
@8FYF7LR5yrs5Y
Yes, but admit them into a mandatory program to help them clean up. Going to this program is mandatory to receive welfare.
@heatherdvdprincess4yrs4Y
Yes, and the government should require treatment, which will be paid for by the person paying what they can and the government finding a way to pay for the rest in ways other than directly funding it themselves. Terminate benefits where necessary.
@8HX2KD54yrs4Y
Welfare should be abolished and the government should only subsidize individuals who are proven to be unable to work.
@EthanHars4yrs4Y
No, we should repeal and replace all social programs with UBI
@3CMSX2HConservative4yrs4Y
No this is a waste of time and money and social assistance programs should come with restrictions and time limits such as EI.
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