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Drug Testing for 'Welfare' Benefits?
Asked by P.M. from Tampa
on August 26, 2011
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I know a lot of women here were all about this being passed... Why was this such a popular idea? Who was this supposed to help, or should I say who did you mean to p...
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- So thats just one report. How would you feel if the stats were completely the opposite and it was 96% of the pop. that tested positive for drugs? Then instead of th...
- I totally agree, what a waste. I'm saddened by some of these responses. When are we Americans going to realize it's not the little guy we're getting screwed by it's th...
- I LOVE the idea of testing our elected officials, I bet 80% could not pass a breathealyzer after lunch!!! (also our tax money!)
Unemployment & Drug Testing
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 1, 2011
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Should drug testing be mandatory for receiving unemployment compensation? Who should pay for that? The company that laid off the recipient?
UC is not welfare, right...
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- people on welfare should be the ones getting drug tested, not the ones drawing unemployment. And the drug testing should come from the recipients benefit award.
- In order to receive unemployment, you must first pay into it. You do not pay into welfare to receive money, therefore, drug testing shouldn't be required for unemploym...
- People on welfare or have their kids in welfare system. I think they should. I think it would clear some room for people who really really need the help. People who...
Drug Testing Whehn Applying for Welfare
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on August 9, 2011
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I read that Flordia and Kentucky are going to start drug testing those who apply for welfare. There have been all the rightous quote on facebook about how people who ...
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- While in theory, I think it's a fantastic idea, but I wholeheartedly agree with you that only the child will suffer.
- Yes, yes, and yes!! It's about accountability. We deserve to know that our tax dollars are being spent to help people who need it, not people who make a career out ...
- EDIT: Child Find is geared for children birth through age 3. There are two separate sets of regulations guiding the processes with different criteria and requirements...
Boyfriend with Drug Problem
Asked by K.P. from San Francisco
on August 16, 2008
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Hi Everyone,I have been seeing this man for 3 years.When we first started seeing eachother he was doing drugs ,I confronted him about it and told him ,I wouldn't toler...
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- You said in the beginning of your statement... "I wouldn't tolerate it"!... so why are you?
- Drop him NOW. He is an addict. His words mean NOTHING, his actions say he wants drugs and actions are his true desires.
- K., coming from a home where my parents did drugs, they will say anything to make execuses and convince you to believe them. If he truly loves you he will get the hel...
Question for Ex Drug Addicts
Asked by D.S. from Tulsa
on June 26, 2010
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is there anything anyone could have done to get you off of drugs?? my step son has turned to drugs and is 18 he has cut off all communicatioin with the family. but he ...
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- We are right there with you with a few family members. Our best weapon is to: Pray ....Pray....Pray ....Pray ....Pray Put him on prayer lists....prayer chains....
- I know I wouldn't have stopped until I finally decided using was causing more problems than it was solving--and that meant a lot of pain for me and the people around m...
- My heart just broke when I read this. My daughter 4 1/2 years ago at the age of 16 decided our rules (mine and her step fathers) were too tough (we have always been t...
Daughter Drug Addicted Husband
Asked by D.G. from Dallas
on October 12, 2010
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My daughter is 28 and has two children from a previous marraige. She married a little over a year ago and found out her new husband is addicted to pain medication. S...
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- I would say that if she really loves him, she should try to help. Sometimes an addict just needs to know they're loved and supported to get the proper help. With that ...
- It is a disease, but w/anything you have to be willing to do more then take medication to help it. I was diagnosed bipolar years ago & although i take medication dail...
- I agree with the ones that said she is enabling him. He needs to be the one to show that he is serious enuf to get the help he needs if he truley means it. I also agre...
Husbands Drug Addiction
Asked by S.I. from Chattanooga
on June 13, 2008
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My husband has had two car wrecks that have hurt his back within the last 5-6 years and now he has slowly became addicted to pain pills. He is a wonderful father to m...
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- S.- I am the 34-year old daughter of an addict. I know my story is just one perspective, but I also know first hand what it is like to live with an addict and how it...
- Is he working and bringing home a check? Sounds like he needs a 12 step program. Addicts can lie, and make you think you are the lying one. I would get to an al anon f...
- Do not try to scare him with a divorce unless you actually plan to follow through with your threat. Otherwise he will know that it is an empty threat and it may backf...
Drug Addiction
Asked by L.S. from Baton Rouge
on December 19, 2007
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my son is 19 years old and has been addicted to drugs and alcohol for six years. do any other moms experience this?
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- L., I am so sorry for what you are going through right now.... I know how difficult it is to watch a loved one go through this. You can force him to get help....in si...
- when i was 18 i moved out and started using drugs, i never hid it from my mom but told i didn't want her in my life, i was very mean to her but she never gave up on me...
- Al-Anon!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't say it enough. It has saved me! The program is tough even if you think you want to be involved. But give it the 6 weeks that they reque...
What to Say to BIL Who Attempted Suicide
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on March 8, 2012
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I had a different question on here earlier about my BIL who attempted suicide last night but that got answered (thank you) so now I have a new question. My husband ju...
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- Dear Sally, This must be so hard. Perhaps you could write him a short note of support - that way, you wouldn't have to worry about any awkwardness of an in-person sta...
- If he said that - a hospital needs to be called and he needs to go in for psychiatric help. I'm really sorry. my pseudo big sister's husband committed suicide l...
- Addiction is often the result of an attempt to self medicate away the pain from depression. It is not unusual for addicts to attempt suicide. I would strongly recommen...
How to Explain but Not Explain a Parents Absence
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on February 8, 2008
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My boyfriend is going to rehab and will be gone for the next two months I am trying to figure out what I should and shouldn't say to my step daughter who is 6. Also wh...
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- I have to totally agree with Emily B. Though it's hard, I think being honest is the most important thing. I think you should be proud of your boyfriend, which it sou...
- Is it possible for you guys to say that he is going away for work? That's one way... Or how about to visit a sick family member. I don't know your situation, or...
- not sure what to tell your stepdaughter, but make sure you get yourself in al-anon. It's a lifesaver!!!
