Severe burns present growing threat in overdose epidemic
March 16, 2026
March 16, 2026
PORTLAND, Oregon, March 16 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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Severe burns present growing threat in overdose epidemic
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A new analysis in Oregon reveals a heightened incidence of severe burns requiring hospital-level care as illicit drug use nationwide has shifted from injection to smoking.
Researchers analyzed Oregon Medicaid data and found that over half of people treated for burns in hospi . . .
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Severe burns present growing threat in overdose epidemic
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A new analysis in Oregon reveals a heightened incidence of severe burns requiring hospital-level care as illicit drug use nationwide has shifted from injection to smoking.
Researchers analyzed Oregon Medicaid data and found that over half of people treated for burns in hospi . . .