Study identifies strategies for expanding low-barrier wound care services for people who use drugs

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University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Jun 19 2025 A new study published in the Harm Reduction Journal identifies critical factors and strategies for expanding low-barrier wound care services for people who use drugs (PWUD). The research comes at a crucial time, as the rise of xylazine, a tranquilizer found in the street opioid supply, has led to a significant increase in severe necrotic wounds among this population. The study, titled "Scaling up low barrier wound care for people who use

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