Scot Thomas, MD
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. 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
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Reviewed (10 Posts)
- Spice Detox Guide: Symptoms, Timeline, and Effects
- Crystal Meth Withdrawal and Treatment
- PCP Withdrawal and Detox
- LSD Detox Guide: Symptoms, Timeline, and Effects
- Steroids Detox Guide: Symptoms, Timeline, and Effects
- Ambien Withdrawal and Treatment
- Khat Detox Guide: Symptoms, Timeline, and Effects
- Ketamine Detox Guide: Symptoms, Timeline, and Effects
- Codeine Detox Guide: Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline
- GHB Withdrawal and Treatment
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.