As the parent of a child who's in recovery, I'd suggest 20 bucks is enough for some of these addicts to kill for. You get strung out enough, the way I hear it, they'll do just about anything to get their next fix.
In Ohio, the amount of actual cash assistance is very limited. However, its not uncommon for recipients to get 600 dollars a month or more in food stamps. There's a credit card with a PIN number, which anyone can use...The scams these folks think up are insane...
So sorry to hear that Bill. That must be very tough for you. I hope the recovery is looking good.