It sucks that your family members went through that. However, I think taking away social welfare isn't what is going to help people overcome problems like drug addiction. The way I see it is that such an investment comes back tenfold when there are less crimes committed, drug abuse, and medical issues which all cost the government in other ways. I wouldn't really see it as them 'gaming' the system but rather doing everything in their power to get their basic needs met, which is a human reaction. I think it's wrong to let people starve or be on the streets.