But the policy assumes they are. Otherwise, no testing would be necessary without a reason to believe that one is abusing substances. Just the fact that they have applied for public assistance is not an indication of a substance abuse issue.
Should we also start testing senior citizens before they can receive their SS benefits? The drug abuse amoung senior citizens who abuse prescription meds is astounding. In fact, substance abuse services and the Dept. of Mental Health have a specialty for senior citizens who are addicted or abuse meds.
How about vets receiving benefits? Lots of substance abuse going on in that population.
