Scot Thomas, M.D.
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment across the U.S. specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental health care.
At AAC, we aim to treat the whole person, which includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders, physical illnesses, or social issues related to addiction treatment.
About
Dr. Scot Thomas received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. During his medical studies, Dr. Thomas saw firsthand the multitude of lives impacted by struggles with substance abuse and addiction, motivating him to seek a clinical psychiatry preceptorship at the San Diego VA Hospital’s Inpatient Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program. In his post-graduate clinical work, Dr. Thomas later applied the tenets he learned to help guide his therapeutic approach with many patients in need of substance treatment. In his current capacity as Senior Medical Editor for American Addiction Centers, Dr. Thomas works to provide accurate, authoritative information to those seeking help for substance abuse and behavioral health issues.
Credentials
M.D.
Reviewed (10 Posts)
- Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Information
- Alcohol Addiction and Treatment
- Delirium Tremens (DTs) in Alcohol Withdrawal
- Medication for Alcohol Withdrawal
- Acamprosate for Alcohol Treatment
- Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Detox Centers
- Cocaine Withdrawal and Seeking Treatment
- Crack Cocaine Withdrawal
- Crack Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms and Stages
- Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline, and Effects
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment across the U.S. specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental health care.
At AAC, we aim to treat the whole person, which includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders, physical illnesses, or social issues related to addiction treatment.
