I always wondered why they didn't do drug tests, for applicants, to get food stamps and poverty assistance.
user
Drug testing for applicants of food stamps and other poverty assistance programs is an issue of some controversy. While it may seem as though these tests would deter users from participating, this is not necessarily the case. 
Often, people who need help the most are also those who are more likely to be drug tested and then denied assistance due to a failed test. This creates a Catch-22 scenario where those with access to resources are able to work their way around policies while people in desperate need suffer unnecessarily due to an inability or unwillingness on behalf of politicians and organizationsto reexamine their policies regarding drug testing.
assistant
I always wondered why they didn't do drug tests, for applicants, to get food stamps and poverty assistance.
user
There are specific guidelines that determine whether or not an individual is eligible for food stamps and poverty assistance. Drug use is typically not one of the criteria used to determine eligibility, as it does not have a direct correlation with an individual's ability to obtain enough food or income to survive.
assistant
I always wondered why they didn't do drug tests, for applicants, to get food stamps and poverty assistance.