Scot Thomas, MD
Contributor
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. As a Senior Medical Editor for Rehabs.com, 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
Reviewed (102 Posts)
- Mental Health Treatment: Programs & What to Expect
- Fentanyl and Opioids: Effects, Dangers, and Risks
- Opioid Overdose: Signs, What to Do, and Prevention
- Group Therapy for Addiction Recovery
- The Dangers of Snorting, Smoking, and Injecting Meth
- Effects of Temazepam (Restoril)
- Temazepam (Restoril) Overdose
- Restoril (Temazepam) Addiction Treatment
- Ativan Withdrawal & Detox
- Outpatient Alcohol Rehab
- Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
- EMDR Therapy
- Alcohol Neuropathy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Outlook
- Benzodiazepine Overdose: Symptoms, Prevention, & Treatment
- Mixing LSD & Alcohol
- Alcohol Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
- Alcohol Detox Programs & Treatment Options
- Kratom Use: Signs, Risks, & Getting Help
- Adicción al Alcohol y Tratamiento
- Tramadol Withdrawal & Detox–Symptoms, Timeline, and Treatment
- Marijuana Withdrawal Symptoms & Marijuana Withdrawal Timeline
- Oxycodone Withdrawal Symptoms & Detox
- Morphine Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and Getting Help
- Symptoms and Signs of Marijuana Addiction
- Morphine Addiction: Effects, Signs, & Treatment
- Â Signs of Oxycodone Use, Misuse, and Addiction
- Heroin Withdrawal: Detox Treatment, Symptoms, and Timeline
- Opioid Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & Medical Detox
- Symptoms and Signs of Heroin Addiction
- Addiction Self-Assessment: Am I Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol?
- GHB Misuse and Addiction
- Dilaudid Misuse and Addiction
- Peyote Addiction and Abuse
- Adderall Misuse and Addiction
- Health Effects of LSD Use
- Heroin Additives and How it’s Cut
- Snorting and Injecting Oxycodone: Route-Specific Risks of Oxy Misuse
- Are There Medications for Cocaine Addiction on the Horizon?
- PCP Abuse & Addiction
- Stimulant Addiction & Misuse
- Oxycodone Addiction and Misuse
- LSD Misuse: Potential Risks of Acid & Treatment
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction
- Meth Addiction   Â
- Ecstasy Addiction: Signs, Dangers & Treatment Options
- Co-Occurring ADHD and Substance Use Disorder
- Amphetamine Addiction Self-Assessment: Am I Addicted to Amphetamines?
- Addiction Self-Assessment for Compulsive Adderall Misuse
- Addiction Self-Assessment: Am I Using Too Many Benzodiazepines?
- Cocaine Addiction Self-Assessment: Am I Using Too Much Cocaine?
- Marijuana Addiction Self-Test: Am I Smoking Too Much Weed?
- Cobertura de seguro
- Beneficios de un centro de vida sobrio y cómo encontrar uno
- Marijuana Addiction & Treatment Options
- Centros de rehabilitación de lujo para el tratamiento de la adicción al alcohol y las drogas
- Opioid Addiction and Abuse
- Centros de tratamiento de rehabilitación para pacientes hospitalizados por adicción a las drogas y el alcohol
- Comprensión de la adicción y la rehabilitación
- Preguntas frecuentes sobre la rehabilitación de adicciones
- Xanax (Alprazolam) Addiction and Treatment Options
- Centros de rehabilitación de alcohol y drogas para parejas cerca de mÃ
- Suboxone and Addiction Treatment
- Alcohol Addiction
- Veteran Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs and Rates
- Insurance Coverage for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for Addiction Treatment
- Medication for Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment
- What are the Benefits of Motivational Interviewing?
- The Impact of People, Places and Things in Recovery Processes
- Matrix Model of Addiction Treatment
- Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment for Veterans
- Partial Hospitalization Programs
- Effects of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among High School Students
- How Common is Drug Abuse Among Athletes and Do They Seek Treatment?
- Native American Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers
- Strategies for Overcoming Drug Cravings and Triggers
- Illicit Addiction Rehab Treatment Centers Near Me
- Ketamine Misuse Rehab & Treatment Near Me
- Fentanyl Addiction and Treatment Options
- An Examination of LSD Abuse & Treatment Options
- Christian Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
- Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment During Pregnancy
- Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs for Couples
- How to Find A Good Rehab Center for Drug or Alcohol Addiction
- Addiction Treatment & Rehab Program FAQs
- Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Process
- Opioid Addiction Treatment and Rehab Centers Near Me
- Subutex (Buprenorphine) Doctors, Clinics and Treatment Centers Near Me
- Sedative Addiction Treatment and Rehab Programs
- Naltrexone for Addiction Treatment and Rehab
- Inhalant Misuse and Addiction
- MDMA (Ecstasy) Treatment Centers
- Buprenorphine Use in Addiction Treatment
- Acamprosate for Addiction Treatment
- What to Know About Age-Specific Rehabs
- Alcohol & Drug Rehabs for Teenagers
- Sober Living Homes and Halfway Houses Near Me
- Types of Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Addiction
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction Rehab for Women
- Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Men
- Addiction Rehab in the Mountains
- Luxury Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers