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San Francisco Mayor proposes drug screening for welfare recipients to address addiction crisis
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San Francisco Mayor London Breed has proposed a new approach to address the city's drug problem. Under her plan, new applicants to the County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP) would be screened for substance use disorders. If diagnosed, recipients would have to enter treatment in order to receive benefits. The goal of the program is to provide support and help individuals struggling with addiction.
However, critics argue that such policies are flawed and point to studies showing that welfare recipients use drugs at similar rates to the general population. Mayor Breed's proposal has sparked backlash and concerns from the unhoused community and nonprofits. The plan aims to hold recipients accountable and ensure that resources are provided to those actively seeking treatment.
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