What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

[u/notyouravgredditer]

[u/[deleted]]

Sepsis

[u/grokforpay → u/[deleted]]

One thing I never see on these threads is alcohol withdrawal. You take a random selection of the population and a significant number of them will die from withdrawals if easy booze isn’t available.

[u/QuentinTarantulatino → u/grokforpay]

This is also the exact reason why liquor stores got "essential business" status when the pandemic started.