Giving money to Katrina = Bad

I just noticed that on the news they are talking about how great it is that they are passing out foodstamps/welfare checks and debit cards with average of $2k on them. Is it just me or is this the biggest f-ing mistake ever? These people are scared and depressed and you just gave them drug/alcohal money or a used car and travel away from where the healthcare is and people that would be able to treat the diseases that will pop up or mental health issues. I'm glad that they are trying to help these people but I just don't see this as a wise decision. If it was me getting $2k and I had nothing left in the world and maybe lost a few family members I'd run to the bar and hook up about 50 rum and cokes, but maybe that's just me.