10/08/2021    

PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS

TX Podiatrist Raises Awareness About Seriousness of Opioid Epidemic

 

After having his office ransacked, a San Antonio podiatrist is raising awareness about the severity of the opioid epidemic. Morris Stribling, DPM learned that his practice, the Podiatry Center of San Antonio, had been broken into after receiving a call from his alarm company. The theft happened around 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 24.

 

Dr. Morris Stribling

 

Since the break-in, Dr. Stribling has added a physical security team on his property to monitor things 24/7. He urges others to lock up all controlled substances no matter what they are. The suspects made off with at least $1,000 worth of drugs. Stribling said that whether they plan to use or sell the stolen drugs, the theft shines a light on the opioid crisis impacting the country.

 

Source: Japhanie Gray, KSAT [10/5/21]