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.
@4TWCVGR3yrs3Y
Stop treating drug abuse as a crime and treat it as a disease. Provide therapy that does NOT profit big pharmaceutical companies.
@4R4XY7N3yrs3Y
The test should be ultimately up to the person, but it should not affect welfare as it is basic and inhumane to revoke such rights especially if a person is abusing harmful substances. A test should be recommended and the government could lower taxing on homeopathic medicine if they should need to reduce welfare funding due to it costing excessive amounts.
@4T9GDHC3yrs3Y
Absolutely not. Irrevalent in any circumstances. Welfare IS ALREADY a prison sentence almost impossible to get out of.
All rents are more than what welfare gives in a month.
And stop criminalizing prostitution and low income drug dealers while we're at it as well.
This is what "This is a free country" means.
And our water is gold to other countries by the way. Need I have to remind you of what life in canada after ww3 will look like?
@8XZC2RV2yrs2Y
no and end the war on drugs
@8JM6B654yrs4Y
Those on welfare should be tested for the use of illegal drugs and terminate benefits when tested positive for illegal drugs in their system. I work as a security officer and have witnessed this benefit system abused time and time again by active drug users. They get their welfare checks and it goes straight to drugs. In a sense, it is enabling them to continue their habits if left unregulated.
@9L8JRVWBloc Québécois4wks4W
Yes, then provide treatment for those testing positive, then terminate benefits if they continue to use after treatment.
@9JZP7TY2mos2MO
Welfare should be discouraged and only provided to those who are in real need regardless of drug use and programs should be in place to get people working
@9GZYG4J5mos5MO
Regardless, we should abolish most social welfare programs (except disability benefit, childcare provision, child benefit) and also enact social care.
@9FM9QN97mos7MO
Yes, because it will be a large matter if they use drugs.
@9FDK5MC7mos7MO
I don't really get bothered by this one.
@9F9LJXR8mos8MO
No, unless they have a history of drug use or are suspected of using drugs.
@9F5KMPV8mos8MO
No welfare users being drug users is a harmful stereotype. Welfare shouldn't involve drug testing.and be easier to get on.
@9F5FC8S 8mos8MO
Yes, terminate benefits but also redirect to treatment. If they successfully complete treatment and remain sober for an appreciable period of time then they can resume benefits. All welfare recipients should be actively working to improve their situation with proof of effort and should not be on welfare for prolonged time frames. There should be more done to deter welfare recipients from having children while on social assistance, instead of incentivizing it. When applicable, welfare recipients should be mandated to engage in regular community service until their situation improves to continue involvement in society and to give the person a sense of purpose.
@9DQSF448mos8MO
No, only test if it is a requirement of a court.
@9CQJF7L10mos10MO
No, welfare and disability funding should both be replaced with minimum was income, and subsidies.
@9CMGNR210mos10MO
Only if they have a history of drug abuse and they should get treatment if the results are positive, not be kicked off the program
@9C8YBHH11mos11MO
No, unless they have a criminal history related to drug abuse; if testing positive, then providing treatment, either by psychologists or rehab or etc
Deleted11mos11MO
Yes, and immediately institutionalize anyone testing positive
@9BZ8XQ812mos12MO
Welfare should be eliminated with few exceptions.
@93DX2RW2yrs2Y
No, abolish Welfare and replace it with a living wage standard income. The government should not drug test the public.
@8VRR8D83yrs3Y
No, but only provide welfare to those willing to work
@8VRLFZV3yrs3Y
Yes, if testing positive for drug use, it decreases the amount they would qualify for
@8VH5SYM3yrs3Y
Yes, all drugs other than marijuana
@8VH22SV3yrs3Y
Should politicians be tested for drugs?
@99MR6J31yr1Y
No, only if they have connections to someone who is suspected of drug use and/or dealing with prohibited materials, a previous history of drug use specifically related to banned substances, or another reason that can beyond any reasonable doubt suspect them of using a banned material.
@96RP2HB2yrs2Y
Yes, but only look for drugs that can cause you to not be a productive member of society
@95YV2DZ2yrs2Y
No, not only is this a waste of time and money, but it ignores the biopsychosocial reasons for substance use.
@9566Y5P2yrs2Y
invest in social services that help with rehabilitation and still provide treatments without testing
@9548BF82yrs2Y
No, drug users also deserve access to necessities and support.
@93TM7X62yrs2Y
No, allow this to be voluntary testing. Not all welfare recipients are drug users or abusers.
@92RTRZZ2yrs2Y
Yes, but cease benefits for positive testing individuals and provide treatment.
@92JJNYM2yrs2Y
No, this won't solve any problems. We should end the current welfare programs which keep people stuck in the system, and move towards a universal basic income program that encourages people to better themselves.
@8ZT5SNW2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they have a history of drug abuse and provide treatment if they test positive
@8ZCL7BH2yrs2Y
Only if previous violations include drug or alcohol - through police, children's services, mental health documents that warrant the necessity. Otherwise violation of right, attempt to marginalize community
@8XZYC7Y2yrs2Y
Nope, just end the war on drugs
Yes. Giving welfare only enables drug addicts to stay on drugs.
@8XRZK4J2yrs2Y
That is a question too political for me to answer.
@8XGCGKHConservative2yrs2Y
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.
@8VW89C9New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, test for drugs but allow them to be reconsidered for welfare if they remain clean for a full year and a half. They should also be offered treatment and non monetary assistance to help them recover and stay healthy.
@8VVWQC73yrs3Y
Welfare should be temporary tutoring and training for a better life.
@8VTLB8V3yrs3Y
Yes but only if they have a history of drug abuse and if they test positive temporarily terminate benefits until they provide proof they are clean out are enrolled in a program
@8VT7CBJ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for illegal/non-medical drugs
@8VSWRWF3yrs3Y
Yes but not for legalized marijuana
@8VSLZT43yrs3Y
Illegal drugs yes, But alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and proper medication use should be allowed. If addicted do the aforementioned illegal drugs then treatmemt should be offered/provided
@8VS2LZW3yrs3Y
Yes, but instead of cutting someone off from benefits for failing a drug test, the money should go to third party agency to manage and allocate the funds for necessities only.
@8VRCXTX3yrs3Y
depends ont the state they are in if it looks to be they are in possesion of drugs or you have a suspition they are not sober
@8VQ84WH3yrs3Y
No, for now. When the economy recovers
@8VLQ88S3yrs3Y
Yes, and arrest them if they use drugs.
@8VJDW6G3yrs3Y
Yes, provide treatment if denied like all they should be contributing to society in other ways if society is supporting them.
@8VJ3T993yrs3Y
Yes, if they have been receiving the money for then 3 years
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