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“I think people often forget how powerful they are. Sometimes it just takes one voice to save a life. When we speak up we can not only change a life or save a life, but we can also make it possible for other people to speak up. If we harness the collective power of people's voices around America to address the opioid epidemic, I have no doubt that we can overcome it.”

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Vivek Murthy is an American internist and public health advocate who served as the Surgeon General of the United States. Born on July 10, 1977, he is known for his leadership in preventing and addressing chronic diseases. more

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