METH-RELATED BURN PATIENTS BURDEN THE STATE'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.(News)

From: The Kentucky Post (Covington, KY) | Date: November 16, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Associated Press

LEXINGTON -- Victims from methamphetamine-related explosions that occur while the illicit drug is being concocted are putting a burden on burn units in Kentucky.

Hospitals and burn units say they are struggling to treat meth-related burn patients who often don't have insurance or money to pay bills that can exceed $1 million.

"We are looking at being in the hole with these patients," said Portia Loveless, a University of Ke...

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