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Severe flooding linked to increased overdose risk in rural Appalachia
United States
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 4:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 18, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A study finds that severe flooding in rural Appalachia raises the risk of deadly overdoses, with the increased harm lasting for years.
SO WHAT?
The finding indicates that major flooding can create prolonged public-health risks beyond immediate damage and displacement.
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