24 million Americans using stimulus check to buy pot, alcohol or tobacco, survey finds

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KOMO) - As millions of Americas receive their economic stimulus checks from the government, many are turning around and deciding to use them on stimulating the alcohol or tobacco industry.

Some 24 million Americans have spent some of their stimulus money on alcohol, tobacco or drugs, according to a survey by WalletHub.

But on the other hand, about a third of Americans say they will donate some or all of their stimulus checks to charity.

On a more serious note, nearly 160 million Americans area less than three months away from running out of money, according to the survey's results.

The poll found 70% of Americans think only businesses with a demonstrated revenue loss should be eligible for government aid, while millennials are 25% more likely than the Baby Boomer generation to say the checks should only be given to individuals who have lost income.

The checks paid $1,200 to individuals who made under a certain income, plus $500 per child. Some 84% of those surveyed say they would like additional stimulus checks.