Are Stimulus Checks to Blame for Additional Drug Overdoses?
The founder of a pair of recovery programs in West Virginia told TV station WVNS that he saw a connection between the arrival of the stimulus and a recent uptick in drug overdoses in Southern West Virginia.
The arrival of stimulus checks from the American Rescue Plan has been connected with all sorts of societal phenomena, from a lack of interest in fast food job openings to the potential for rising inflation.
Now, there’s an idea out there that the arrival of stimulus has had another effect: That it’s causing addicts to relapse.
Biden Pushes For $2,000 Stimulus Checks But What Are The Roadblocks To Getting It Done?
01/12/21 AT 5:33 PM US President-elect Joe Biden speaks at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Delaware on January 7, 2021 Photo: AFP / JIM WATSON
KEY POINTS
Sluggish distribution, outdated information, and poor targeting have all been criticised
The Biden administration has brought renewed hope, as an engaged executive could remedy many of the problems
The approval and distribution of COVID-19 relief checks has shaped the political landscape for weeks, but as they’re nearing arrival several glaring weaknesses have become apparent in the government’s program.
Criticisms that the checks are poorly targeted and inefficient have some merit, and while several drawbacks have easy fixes others are more fundamental. As further funding is considered by the incoming Biden administration, the debate is likely to only intensify.
Stimulus checks listed as ânot availableâ on IRS website will not be sent out
Stimulus checks listed as ânot availableâ on IRS website will not be sent out By Ken Brown and Jared Goffinet | January 7, 2021 at 5:44 PM EST - Updated January 7 at 5:44 PM
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Issues with the second round of stimulus checks continue to pop up as some people are now learning they will not receive money this time around.
There is an important distinction to make though.
According to the IRS website, those who got money last time, but are now getting a message that says the stimulus is ânot availableâ this time can still get the stimulus money. The issue is they will have to wait when many people need help now.