Right now we have millions of people in our country who are suffering in isolation, thinking that they are the only ones who are dealing with drug ad…

- Vivek Murthy

Drug addiction is an incredibly difficult challenge to manage on one's own. When I think of all the stories I've heard from people, the common denomi…

- Vivek Murthy

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 o…

- Vivek Murthy

The surgeon general is responsible for sharing scientifically-based information with the public so that they can improve their health. But I will say…

- Vivek Murthy

Most people think that you need to be healthy in order to happy.

- Vivek Murthy

I have to be careful when I'm around sweets.

- Vivek Murthy

My weakness is sweets. I like bread pudding and cheesecake in particular.

- Vivek Murthy

Being Indian-American, I have tremendous potential to grow facial hair.

- Vivek Murthy

A lot of people have misconceptions about what the surgeon general does.

- Vivek Murthy