5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. The UK 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.
@93XYTVS2yrs2Y
No, only if they have a history of drug abuse and should be offered help or treatment to get them off drugs.
@9LG823B1wk1W
Only if their is evidence of criminality or drug addiction, and if positive they should be provided with free treatment
@9L6VY7N3wks3W
I think that welfare should be done with vouchers instead of money so they are spent on things actually needed instead of drugs or alcohol.
@9D2TB3SConservative9mos9MO
Yes, but only for those claiming benefits where they are expected to be looking for work. If positive, they should have to attend support and treatment program, then sanctioned for non-compliance. Should not be allowed to claim disability benefits for drug abuse related health conditions.
@9CP2FCQ9mos9MO
Yes and no, neutral stance, depends on why and the circumstances or severity of circumstances. Anyone struggling with mental/physical health and or addiction issues, or general testing positive should also be given proper and further/better help, resources, support, rehabilitation, and it should be further/better safeguarded too, and still a choice, the same goes for overall health or things like misusing benefits, whether someone works or not, everyone should be able to get tests by choice or if mandatory especially. All tests should have safeguarding and restrictions, and still respect righ… Read more
@9CMD3K210mos10MO
No, we should decriminalize most drugs
@9C96FHK11mos11MO
No only those with criminal history of drug abuse and provide treatment for those testing positive
@99ZX9JK1yr1Y
No, and legalize some drugs.
@99QYDG81yr1Y
Only if they're suspected or if there is sufficient evidence to prove they are
@99M4MJS1yr1Y
No, there should be no welfare benefits.
@99D64CK1yr1Y
Yes but include everyone including politicians and royals and offer treatment for anyone testing positive for recreational drugs
@99C8FJ21yr1Y
Drug abuse in criminal and real related who delivers a mental health care with most in parts of the county as always
@9994P731yr1Y
No, but corporate CEOs should instead
@rosball220501Labour1yr1Y
No, this is invasive and quite honestly offensive. If the welfare recipient is using or addicted to drugs, they should receive help, but they should not be required to undergo testing for drugs. Honesty and transparency should be promoted.
no, but if there are people with a history of addiction, provide them with help
@97T5RFN1yr1Y
We should only be giving a small amount to those who actually need it
@974V27WConservative1yr1Y
No, this is a waste of money but treatment should be provided to welfare recipients who are addicted to drugs
@973L3C61yr1Y
Provide treatment for any suspected drug use within governmental and public positions including psychological and physical analysis
No, what people do in their own time is their own choice. Unless the drug use is causing them to require benefits
@96ZFCX21yr1Y
No, support shouldn't be dependant on sobriety
@96PCP5L1yr1Y
No, but more funding should be given for drug abuse support and education.
@96NG2NW1yr1Y
Yes, and provide treatment for those testing positive and provide education on financial literacy to assist them once out of rehab.
@96JM2GF2yrs2Y
Only if they have a history of it or signs of it and if positive should be given help and not punished.
@962VZL82yrs2Y
Decriminalise drugs and offer support to those who are using drugs. They should not have their benefits restricted or be penalised. They should have safe clinics ran by the NHS to support them to use substances safely and have a place where they can be supported to reduce/stop their drug use.
@92SGSFJ2yrs2Y
No, unless all MPs and government ministers face the same tests.
@92RHQYW2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are suspected of taking them. Benefits should be terminated if found to be positive.
@92QV6HD2yrs2Y
No, but options for treatment should be provided and advertised for those who want it
@92QS5LJ2yrs2Y
Yes, test anyone, and send them to rehab if they’re positive.
@92CN59C2yrs2Y
No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse. They should then be supported with rehabilitation if positive.
@929Y7D32yrs2Y
Yes, and ascertain if they require help.
@927ZDP42yrs2Y
Yes, and cut benefits while providing treatment
@8ZJLRF4Libertarian2yrs2Y
No, Leads down a dark road to lose of personal freedoms and bodily autonomy. Of course unless the Politicians and civil servants want to go first.
@8ZDVM5CConservative2yrs2Y
Yes but only if they have a criminal history related to drug use and provide services to end addiction if this is the case
@8XZP67X2yrs2Y
Yes, if they have a history of drug use. However we should offer treatment if they test positive.
Yes they should be tested but they should be deducted money and if they continue or refuse regular checks they should terminate their money.
@8XVZHXR2yrs2Y
yes, but only terminate benefits for those testing positive of using class As
@8XGP32P2yrs2Y
Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians but provide treatment for those testing positive
@8XDTDMQ2yrs2Y
No mandatory testing unless they have a criminal history related to drug abuse that is harmful and detrimental for the individual, including legal substance abuses such as alcohol, with help offered in coming over these problems.
@8WJ2Y763yrs3Y
No, in the case that the system is reformed so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
@8W8CJ823yrs3Y
Decriminalise all drugs like portugal
@8W77NKN3yrs3Y
Yes, if they have a history related to drug usage
@8VWCMZJ3yrs3Y
Only if politicians are also drug tested.
The system would stay the same, unless a petition was successful in putting such a question to the people via Liquid Democracy
@8VF98P83yrs3Y
Only if they are suspected of taking drugs by the social support and community workers around them, not simply because they are claiming benefits.
@8TZGCP23yrs3Y
Only if there is moderate proof that this is occurring
@8TNMYWF3yrs3Y
No but a program should be offered to help anyone overcome an addiction
@8TLYBBB3yrs3Y
No, so long as their behaviour does not endanger any dependants.
@8TLCK8X3yrs3Y
No, test the government instead
No, but all people, regardless of income, should be given full and free support to wean themselves off drugs.
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