Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Replace most welfare programs with a universal basic income for all.

No, but drug misuse should be treated as a medical issue and treatment should be accessible to all

Yes, If a recipient is tested positive we should encourage/force positive-tested recipients to go to rehab

Welfare should be abolished entirely and replaced by voluntary charity. It is up to each charity whether or not they wish to perform drug tests.

Remove welfare and leave that to the private sector

Reform the entire welfare system to a negative income tax

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive for hard drugs.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) is calling for the U.S. to legalize currently illicit drugs.

“If we take that step to legalize and regulate, then we’re no longer treating people who are struggling with substance addiction and abuse as criminals and instead getting them the help that they need,” the 2020 presidential candidate said at a campaign stop in Merrimack, New Hampshire on Friday.

No, but if recipients come forward about issues with drug addiction, they should be provided treament

If a friend was denied welfare due to failing a drug test, what advice would you give them?

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.

Get rid of all welfare programs. Replace with socialized healthcare and UBI. Citizens have a choice between one or the other.

No, only unless they are accused of using with evidence

No, and legalise and regulate all drugs.

Perhaps they could be if it's necessary, and if they test for drugs that are more extreme and not medical then provide them treatment. If it's simply marijuana or something that has medical use and test levels for it in their system aren't too high then let them be.

How would you feel if you were required to pass a drug test to receive any kind of public assistance or benefit?

Do you think requiring drug tests for welfare recipients helps or harms children in those families?

Should public funds be used to support individuals who might be using them for drugs, or should those funds be redirected towards rehabilitation?

Imagine the government announced a policy that everyone, regardless of income, must pass a drug test to receive any government service. How would you react?

Can mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients be seen as a form of discrimination or is it justified accountability for public spending?

How might the requirement for drug testing affect the relationship between welfare recipients and the government?

If it was proven that drug testing welfare recipients doesn't save money, should the practice continue for other reasons or be stopped?

In what ways could the money used for drug testing welfare recipients be better spent to help those struggling with addiction?

Reflecting on the idea of privacy, should the government have the right to demand medical tests (like drug tests) from individuals receiving welfare?

Yes, but help with treatment for those testing positive and allow them to receive welfare to help them back on their feet after the treatment except if they continue to test positive for drug use. Welfare should be a temporary solution to help someone get back on their feet; not for permanent use.

In my opinion it all depends on the situation

Yes, but only to establish why they need welfare. If they have a criminal record and aren't taking them because they're stressed about providing for their family, arrest them. Otherwise, provide treatment and ensure that welfare doesn't go towards buying booze or drugs.

Also ensure that recipients are honest about themselves and don't lie.

No, we should stop associating drugs with marginalized communities that need help.

I need to do more research before I can form an opinion.

No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse, plus welfare recipients should provide treatment for those who tested positive for drugs

No, and abolish currency

Employees have to be tested for drugs to go to work and earn a wage on a publicly-funded project. That requirement should be standard for receiving publicly-funded assistance.

No, because the time and money invested in these programs have consistently failed to provide an adequate return to make such requirements of value

Yes, but test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians. If they do test positive, provide them with the help and treatment that they need.

No, only if they have a criminal history of felonies that are related to lethal street drug abuse or transporting such drugs

Yes, except Marijuana

No, abolish welfare and provide free and universal healthcare regardless of drug usage or criminal history.

No, we should repeal and replace all social programs with UBI

Yes, but terminate and provide treatment for anyone testing positive.

Yes, but provide treatment for those who test positive for any street drugs outside of marijuana.

Yes, but provide treatment for those who test positive for any street drugs outside of marijuana

No, only test those who have built up a criminal history of felonies related to using or transporting lethal street drugs. Provide treatment for those testing positive and disregard any positive results for marijuana usage

No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies related to past usage or selling of lethal street drugs. Disregard positive test results for marijuana, and provide treatment for those testing positive for all lethal street drugs

No, only those who have built up a secondary criminal history of felonies due to usage or transporting street drugs outside of marijuana.

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive for all lethal street drugs. Disregard positive test results for marijuana.

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive for all lethal street drugs. Disregard positive test results for marijuana

Yes, but only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies related to past usage or selling of lethal street drugs. Disregard positive test results for marijuana, and provide treatment for those testing positive for all lethal street drugs

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive for any lethal street drugs. Disregard positive test results for marijuana

No, people should be entitled to welfare no matter there struggles.

Yes ,The people who receive money from the government should be tested so that they don't use the tax payer dollars for drugs and those who have used it for drugs should be put into mandatory rehab.

Only if they have been given treatment and are checked for drugs 2 times every month for the next 2 years.

Not all drugs like pot

No, only if they have a felony criminal history related to abuse of the most fatal street drugs, notably crack cocaine and heroin

No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies that were committed as a result of drug abuse, or related to their usage

No, but also abolish welfare

No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies that were somehow related to drug abuse

No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies that were related to drug abuse

No, only if they have a criminal history of felons that were committed in relation to drug abuse

No, only if they have a criminal history of felonies that were committed in relation to drug abuse

Yes, but only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies related to drug abuse. Provide treatment for such individuals testing positive for lethal street drug usage

No, only if they have a felonious criminal history that is related to drug abuse

Yes, but provide free rehab to addicts without lowering their welfare.

No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies related to drug abuse

Yes, but only if they have a criminal history of felonies related to drug abuse, and provide treatment for those testing positive. Disregard positive test results for marijuana usage

No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies that are either directly or indirectly related to drug abuse

No, only for those with a secondary criminal history that was related to use of lethal street drugs, and provide treatment for those testing positive. Disregard positive test results for use of marijuana

Yes, but admit them into a mandatory program to help them clean up. Going to this program is mandatory to receive welfare.

Welfare should be abolished and the government should only subsidize individuals who are proven to be unable to work.

i don't think its needed

Only if it is required.

Yes, and also test to see if they have reason to have welfare. Ex., are they being lazy and choosing not to work? Do they have a fake handicap or disability, or one that is not that important? --- and if they test positive and are willing to put in a real effort to change and get better continue it, if not terminate it

Yes, and if anyone test positive take it away from them as soon as they test positive.

yes, test for drugs but they shouldn't be punished they should be helped to be rehabilitated and when testing don't count for marijuana.

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians, also terminate benefits for anyone testing positive. "positive for certain class of drugs"

No, drug use should not disqualify someone for receiving welfare

Yes, but only for people with a history of dangerous drug use

Help the addicted but only help those who need it by surveys and go from there

no, this could effect dependents such as children that may otherwise starve

No, people should be able to live and recurve help from the government without fear. I would support free treatment for anyone with drug problems, though.

Yes, but I would prefer to end all social welfare programs.

Yes. Test some people who get money from the government, and provide treatment if they test positive

No, Welfare should be replaced with more specific programs.

No and we should offer substance abuse supports for people in non punitive ways

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians; consider terminating benefits for anyone testing positive, and lower welfare gradually

No, and all social welfare programs should be abolished.

No, if they start to show reasoning then maybe but if they have no record or suspicion there isn't a reason to.

Yes, but give them a three strikes rule. Send them to treatment so they can get off the drugs, but if they keep abusing drugs and they violate the three strikes rule. Terminate their benefits.

Yes, including all elected and appointed government officials

Only if there is good reason to believe that person is doing drugs

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians, and if they test positive offer them help and treatment.

No, this is a waste of time/money and all social welfare programs should be ended

Yes, this is a waste of time/money and all social welfare programs should be ended