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.
49% Yes |
51% No |
38% Yes |
40% No |
8% Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
6% No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
2% Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
4% No, this is a waste of time and money |
2% Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
See how support for each position on “Welfare Drug Testing” has changed over time for 109k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Welfare Drug Testing” has changed over time for 109k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@93XYTVS2yrs2Y
No, only if they have a history of drug abuse and should be offered help or treatment to get them off drugs.
@9CP2FCQ10mos10MO
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
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