Actually, smoking is considered by many to be harder to quit than heroin.

Why should we give welfare payments to junkies? A better solution would be to legalize and regulate all drugs, and have treatment centers set up for addicts who wish to kick the habit. Continuing to enable drug addicts in their never-ending lifestyle is not solving any problems, it's only creating new ones.
Breukelen advocaat Reviewed by Breukelen advocaat on . States Consider Drug Tests for Welfare Recipients Agree or disagree? Personally I think they should test for everything including weed and if you test positive, revoke the benefits. The way I see it, if you are collecting tax payer money to live, you can't afford $25-100 a quarter. The only exception being if you live in a state that has legalized medical use and have a prescription. Drugs are a luxury and should be used by those who can afford them. From FoxNews.com: Rating: 5