My brother Philip is an addict, and bad parenting is often blamed for drug addiction. Well, my parents raised a Surgeon General, I think they did okay 
We need to recognize that addiction is a chronic disease not a moral failing. #CADCAForum @CADCA
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Um, you might want to use the medical term then, substance use disorder, instead of continuing to shame "addicts". You're the Surgeon General.
I want to let you know that tweet was incorrectly transcribed and for that I apologize. I would NEVER use language that may contribute to stigma. Those who suffer from substance use disorders deserve nothing other than compassion and support.