Extra Fiver

[kloofnek]

I have heard that if someone is on the sick cos they are an alcholic or a drug addict,they get an extra fiver a day...what is the sense in that...helping to feed their addiction!!!!

[chrisgel]

I knew an alcoholic once that used to get beer on prescription. That was a long time ago and they have possibly changed it to this.

[EvianBaby]

I'd think a better question would be, is that true? And if so, why?

[kloofnek]

Ok,is this true and why? Evian

[EvianBaby]

Not a clue.

[THECORBYLOON]

No, it is not true.

[chrisgel]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Society-and-Culture/Question434746.html

[ummmm]

They do get extra money but I'm don't think it's labelled as beer money.

Going cold turkey can kill you so that's the reason why.

[THECORBYLOON]

It is not unknown for those who are alcoholics or drug addicts to maintain employment so why should folk think these folk receive extra benefits automatically as a result of their addictions?

[ummmm]

If they are employed they won't be claiming benefits.

[THECORBYLOON]

That is what I am getting at, being an addict does not prevent employment so there is no need to pay extra automatically, as recognition of their being an addict.

[ummmm]

Some alcoholics can function normally but many can't.

[kloofnek]

It was regards to unemployed ...on sickness benefit...or whatever it is called now.