I think certain drugs (and cigarettes) should be tested for. If they have money to spend on cigarettes, then they can buy food.
It shouldn't be all or nothing, but they should have a 50% reduction in benefits (unless they complete 10-20 hours of community service a week). Then again, I think anybody on welfare/food stamps should have to volunteer some time to improve the local community. And the government (local, state and national) should set up programs that people can volunteer for.
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