Scot Thomas
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American Addiction Centers (AAC)
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
- University of California
- San Diego
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- Partial Hospitalization Programs
- Tips For Helping Your Teenager Avoid Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Parents' Guide to Aftercare for Teenagers in Drug and Alcohol Recovery
- A Guide to Social Media, Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse
- Exploring 8 Popular Drug Myths
- Cyberbullying and Substance Abuse: What Every Parent Needs to Know
- What to Do If Your Child Gets Arrested for Drug Use
- How to Talk to Your Friend About Their Drug or Alcohol Use
- What to Do If Your Teen Resists Going to Addiction Treatment
- Is The New Drug Of Choice Smartphones?
- What Alcohol and Drugs Do to a Teen’s Developing Brain
- What Is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
- What Is Postpartum Depression?
- The Scariest Drugs You’ve Never Heard Of
- Sports and Substance Abuse
- How to Identify Marijuana Abuse
- How to Identify Alcohol Abuse
- Guide to Teen Drug Abuse and Anxiety
- Families’ Role in Teen Substance Abuse and Addiction
- What You Should Know About Teens and Date Rape
- What You Need to Know About Study Drugs
- Is The Fear of Missing Out Assisting Teenage Drug Abuse?
- Depression & Substance Abuse
- How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs
- What to Do If You Suspect Your Teen Is Self-Harming
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers and Rehab Programs
- Teen Addiction & Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs)
- Things to Know About the Risks of Party Culture
- What Are the Newest Ways Teens Abuse Substances?
- Mistakes Parents Make About Their Kids' Drug Abuse
- Common Risk Factors for Adolescent Addiction
- How to Cope as a Parent Watching Your Child Struggle with Addiction
- The Correlation between Divorce and Adolescent Substance Abuse
- Parents’ Resource Guide
- A Guide on Teen Interventions
- The Causes of Eating Disorders and Co-Occurring Substance Abuse
- Understanding Bipolar Disorders & Co-Occurring Substance Abuse
- Can Anxiety Issues Be the Cause of a Substance Abuse Issue?
- Porn Addiction Helplines
- Social Media and Body Image
- How to Stop Gambling
- Teen Drug and Alcohol Statistics and Information
- Ecstasy and MDMA Treatment
- Getting Help for a Porn Addiction
- Porn Addiction Relapse
- Eating Disorder Aftercare Treatment Programs
- The Importance of Healthy Relationships in Staying Sober
- Happy Hour Without the Booze
- Aftercare Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
- How to Stay Sober and Drug-Free in College
- Fentanyl, Teens, and the Deadly Consequences
- Treating Ecstasy and MDMA Addictions
- What you Should know About Sex Addiction
- Support Groups for Families of Drug Addicts Near Me
- Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Right for Me?
- FAQs for Addiction Specialists
- Are You Addicted to Porn?
- FAQs About Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Speak Up: How to Safely and Anonymously Report Drug Activity
- Resources on How to Prevent Violence
- Behavioral Health Hotlines
- How to Help an Drug Addict or Alcoholic Teen
- How to Help an Addict or Alcoholic Girlfriend
- How to Help a Drug Addict or Alcoholic Boyfriend
- How to Help a Drug Addict or Alcoholic Family Member
- Gambling Addiction Hotlines
- Hotlines for Resources About Eating Disorders
- What Does a Lorazepam Overdose Look Like?
- What Does a Morphine Overdose Look Like?
- What Does an Oxycodone Overdose Look Like?
- Fentanyl Overdose: Symptoms and How to Get Help
- What is Diazepam? - Overdose Signs and Symptoms
- Dextromethorphan Overdose
- Dextromethorphan Detox and Withdrawal
- Codeine Overdose Symptoms and Treatment
- Clonidine Overdose Symptoms and Treatment
- What Is Tramadol Overdose?
- What Are Barbiturates?
- Antabuse
- What are Amphetamines?
- What Does an LSD Overdose Look Like?
- What Does a Heroin Overdose look Like?
- Heroin Use and Abuse: Side Effects
- What Does a GHB Overdose Look Like?
- Can you Overdose on MDMA or Ecstasy?
- What Does a Mushrooms Overdose Look Like?
- Other Eating Disorders (OSFED)
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- What Does a Crack Cocaine Overdose Look Like?
- What are the Symptoms of a Cocaine Overdose?
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Non-12-Step Rehab for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Near Me
- 12-Step Behavioral Addiction Support Groups
- 12 Steps & Alcoholics Anonymous: Traditions, Promises & Alternatives
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Substance Abuse Treatment Types & Therapy Programs Near Me
- Luxury Rehab Centers Near Me for Drug & Alcohol Addiction
- Holistic Addiction Treatment Programs & Rehab Centers Near Me
- Deciding Which Recovery Support Program Suits You
- Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Therapy
- Inpatient Rehab Near Me (Live-In Addiction Treatment)
- Behavioral Addiction Rehabilitation Programs Near Me
- Understanding Confidentiality & Privacy Guidelines
- How Much Does Rehab Cost? Rehab Programs Cost Details
- Workaholics Anonymous
- Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
- Sexaholics Anonymous
- Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous Meetings Near You
- What is Sex Addicts Anonymous?
- What to Expect at an Overeaters Anonymous Meeting
- Online Gamers Anonymous Meetings: What to Expect
- Neurotics Anonymous Meetings Near Me
- What to Expect at a Gamblers Anonymous Meeting
- Emotions Anonymous
- What to Know About Debtors Anonymous
- Clutterers Anonymous
- What to Expect at a Codependents Anonymous Meetings
- Teens with Discipline Problems
- Teens and Drug Addiction
- How Teens Are Exposed to Drugs and Alcohol
- Resources for Teens About Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Teen Drug Rehab Treatment
- Help for Parents with Troubled Teenagers
- Drug Education Resources
- Support Groups for Families of Alcoholics Near Me
- Mixing Drugs and Alcohol
- The Effects of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- What’s the Difference Between Tolerance and Dependence?
- Warning Signs of Addiction
- Alcoholism Statistics and Important Facts
- What Causes Alcoholism?
- Drugs, Alcohol, and Behavioral Health Q & A
- Your Path to Recovery: Finding Sobriety Through Rehab
- What is Clonidine?
- Butalbital Addiction Treatment
- Dextroamphetamine Addiction Treatment
- Getting Treatment for a Diazepam Addiction
- Getting Treatment for a Codeine Addiction
- Work Addiction Signs, Effects, and How to get Help
- What Is Gambling Addiction?
- What Is Porn Addiction?
- Amphetamine Abuse and Addiction
- What Is Sex Addiction?
- Exercise Addiction
- Can You Have a Shopping Addiction?
- What You Need to Know About Internet Addiction
- Video Game Addiction
- What is Behavioral Addiction?
- What is Behavioral Health?
- Marijuana Addiction Treatment and Rehab Programs Near Me
- What are Designer Drugs?
- Chemical Addiction and Chemical Dependency Treatment Centers
- Alcohol Addiction Treatment Programs
- Treating Crack Cocaine Addiction
- Cocaine Addiction Treatment and Rehab Help
- Drug Rehab Near Me for Substance Abuse and Addiction
- Sober Living Homes and Halfway Houses Near Me
- What Are the Effects of MDMA (Ecstasy)?
- Heroin Addiction Treatment Program and Rehab Near Me
- Relapse Prevention Plan - Drug Relapse Prevention Tips
- Local Crystal Meth Rehab and Detox Centers Near Me
- How to Find the Right Detox Center for Your Teen
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
- Substance Abuse Assessment for Drug & Alcohol Addiction
- Choosing the Right Addiction Aftercare Program
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American Addiction Centers (AAC)
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.