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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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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60%
Yes
39%
No
50%
Yes
31%
No
6%
Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive
6%
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

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 @8HB7BYY from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and immediately remove benefits from any who test positive, BUT also provide them treatment.

 @9L4Z23B  from Pennsylvania  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, and if tests are failed, all benefits must be paused until they successfully graduate a drug court program

 @5FPBRNMfrom Pennsylvania  answered…4yrs4Y

They should get help. Addiction is a brain condition and they need treatment as much as anyone.

 @B23R6DC from California  answered…5 days5D

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.

 @9D3RPBQfrom Guam  answered…1yr1Y

Everyone should be given guaranteed welfare regardless and help others who are struggling from drug abuse

 @8RWLDZJ from Tennessee  answered…4yrs4Y

No and end all welfare.

 @owenlaffrom Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but allow the use of marijuana and psychedelics and provide treatment for those testing positive on other drugs.

 @8FRTVZ5 from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

No, and drugs should be legalized.

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Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General

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