San Francisco appears to pass measure for welfare recipients to be drug-tested

Proposition F would require single adults without dependents who receive welfare benefits and use illegal drugs to undergo treatment

San Francisco voters appeared to have approved a ballot measure that would compel welfare recipients who use illegal drugs to undergo treatment or be denied cash assistance.

The measure, Proposition F, would require single adults without dependents who receive local welfare benefits to be screened for illegal drug use. If they are found to be using drugs, an addiction specialist and the recipient would agree on treatment options that include residential care, a 12-step program, individual counseling and replacement medication.