WebSep 8, 2013 · Shutterstock. SALT LAKE CITY — A new state program requiring drug screening for welfare applicants has saved more than $350,000 in its first year, officials said. Preliminary data show Utah spent more than $30,000 from August 2012 to July 2013 to screen welfare applicants for drug use, but only found 12 people who tested positive. WebDec 13, 2015 · Oklahoma requires drug screening for all welfare applicants and further chemical testing of those who are suspected of using illegal substances. Over a two year …
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WebDec 16, 2012 · Advocates of drug testing argue that those enrolled in the main welfare program, known as Temporary Aid to Needy Families, are more likely to use illegal drugs … WebDec 2, 2013 · According to a new HuffPost/YouGov poll, 64 percent of Americans favor requiring welfare recipients to submit to random drug testing -- a measure pushed by … erich smallwood trumann ar obituary
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WebStates Continue Welfare Drug Tests Despite Underwhelming Results. Few welfare recipients test positive for drug use. By. WebArgues that welfare recipients need to be drug tested to ensure that taxpayers are not paying for their drug habits. utah republicans passed and enacted a law that mandated drug testing. Explains that under the new law, people applying for utah's family employment program (fep) must take the substance abuse subtle screening inventory or sassi test. WebU.S drug testing policy continues to expand and several studies have shown that the implementation of drug testing had a positive impact on occupational safety and overall work performance (Dwyer 275); however, many employees have expressed negative opinions of drug testing practices, to name a few, as questionable, non-ethical and that … erich slamanig ronco