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We Need To Treat Gun Violence Like A Public Health Problem

Gun violence spreads much like a disease epidemic.
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Fired Surgeon General Leaves Behind A Mixed Record On Gun Violence

“Someone that we needed more than ever made a deal to be silent. I think that was a huge mistake,” a former CDC official says.
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And On His 92nd Day, He Fired The Surgeon General

At least I got to thank Vivek Murthy for his service while he was still serving.
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Surgeon General Dismissed By Trump Administration

Vice Adm. Vivek Murthy will be replaced by Rear Adm. Sylvia Trent-Adams.
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Drug Education, Not Prohibition, Prevents Drug Abuse

Learning from our success in decreasing tobacco consumption
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After 60 Years, The Surgeon General’s Address On Addiction Is A Long Time Coming

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Surgeon Gen.: Addiction Is A Chronic Brain Disease, Not Moral Failure

The way forward includes needle exchanges and calling addiction what it is: a medical condition.
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Surgeon General Call to Action Falls Short

Shame, stigma and criminalization are major obstacles to treatment in addition to cost.
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Vivek Murthy Takes An Unprecedented Step To Combat Opioids

Overdose deaths have quadrupled since 1999.
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How The Surgeon General Is Tackling The Opiate Epidemic

As overdose deaths in North America continue to climb, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy explains to Arianna Huffington how he's tackling the opioid addiction epidemic.
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