Detox or lose your benefits: new welfare proposals are based on bad evidence and worse ethics
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Detox or lose your benefits: new welfare proposals are based on bad evidence and worse ethics
Ian Hamilton, University of York
When is a choice not really a choice? It could be argued that the latest proposal from the government aimed at people who have problems with drugs and alcohol is not a choice but an ultimatum – accept help for your problem or lose your right to welfare benefits.
This proposal raises some very serious issues. Treating any condition is based on consent – the person shou...
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