Scot Thomas, MD
Contributor

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. 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
- Doctor of Medicine
- University of California
- San Diego
Reviewed (136 Posts)
- 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
- Short and Long-Term Effects of Temazepam
- Temazepam Overdose
- Temazepam Addiction Treatment
- Ativan Rehab & Addiction Treatment Programs
- Klonopin Misuse and Addiction: Signs, Symptoms & Dangers
- Ativan Withdrawal & Detox
- Outpatient Alcohol Rehab
- Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
- Alcohol Withdrawal & Sleep: Dealing with Insomnia & Other Sleep Disturbances
- EMDR Therapy
- Alcoholic Neuropathy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Outlook
- Benzodiazepine Overdose: Symptoms, Dangers, & Treatment
- Mixing LSD & Alcohol: Effects, Dangers, and Treatment
- Alcohol Overdose: Signs and Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
- 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
- What is Precipitated Withdrawal and How To Stop It
- 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
- Medication for Heroin Addiction, Withdrawal, and Detox Programs
- GHB Misuse and Addiction
- Dilaudid Misuse and Addiction
- Rohypnol Addiction and Abuse
- Peyote Addiction and Abuse
- Adderall Misuse and Addiction
- Heroin Additives and How it’s Cut
- Snorting and Injecting Oxycodone: Route-Specific Risks of Oxy Misuse
- Marijuana Street Names and Nicknames
- Are There Medications for Cocaine Addiction on the Horizon?
- Ativan Misuse and Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and Help
- PCP Abuse & Addiction
- Bath Salts Addiction and Abuse
- Oxycodone Addiction and Misuse
- LSD Addiction and Abuse
- Ketamine Addiction & Treatment
- Hallucinogen Addiction
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Addiction
- Meth Addiction
- Ecstasy Addiction: Signs, Dangers & Treatment Options
- Co-Occurring ADHD & Substance Use Disorder
- Cobertura de seguro
- Beneficios de un centro de vida sobrio y cómo encontrar uno
- Marijuana Addiction
- 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 Misuse and Addiction
- Centros de rehabilitación de alcohol y drogas para parejas cerca de mí
- Suboxone and Addiction Treatment
- Drug Addiction
- How Much Does Rehab Cost? The Cost of Different Addiction Treatment Programs
- Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Signs, Complications and Rehab
- Insurance Coverage for Addiction Rehab and Treatment
- Addiction in Special Populations
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for Addiction Treatment
- Medication-Assisted Treatment Programs Near Me
- What are the Benefits of Motivational Interviewing?
- The Impact of People, Places and Things in Recovery Processes
- Addiction is a Family Disease and Possible Treatment Options
- Matrix Model of Addiction Treatment
- Addiction Treatment and Rehab for Veterans
- Addiction & Drug Use Among College Students
- What to Look for in a Sober Living Home
- Self-Care for People Who Love Addicts
- Partial Hospitalization Programs
- Effects of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among High School Students
- What to Do After Relapse
- Addiction Among High-Earning Professionals
- Effects of Drug- and Alcohol-Related Sexual Assault
- Do Interventions Work for Breaking Drug Addictions
- How Common is Drug Abuse Among Athletes and Do They Seek Treatment?
- Why Relapse is Part of Recovery from Drug Abuse and Addiction
- What is the 27 club and Who Coined the Term?
- Dextroamphetamine Abuse and Addiction
- What is the Soma Abuse Potential and Symptoms of Addiction
- Librium Abuse and Addiction Rehab and Treatment Options
- Peyote Addiction Treatment Centers & Rehabs Near Me
- Adderall Abuse & Treatment Options
- Native American Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers
- A Guide to DXM Abuse & Treatment
- Guide to GHB : Abuse & Treatment Options
- Valium (Diazepam) Addiction Treatment Centers
- Strategies for Overcoming Drug Cravings and Triggers
- Illicit Addiction Rehab Treatment Centers Near Me
- Hashish Addiction Rehab Treatment programs Near Me
- Ketamine Abuse Rehab Treatment Near Me
- Fentanyl Addiction and Treatment Options
- An Examination of LSD Abuse & Treatment Options
- Bath Salts Addiction Treatment and Rehab Options
- Addiction Treatment for People with HIV/AIDS
- FAQs Regarding Drug Addiction
- Cocaine Addiction & Abuse
- Your Guide to Mushroom Addiction Treatment and Rehab Options
- Inhalant Overdose Symptoms and Finding Addiction Treatment Options
- Warning Signs and Relapse Prevention Questions
- Help Finding Barbituate Addiction Treatment Programs
- Christian Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
- Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment During Pregnancy
- Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers 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
- Using Rehab Reviews to Choose a Treatment Center
- Subutex (Buprenorphine) Doctors, Clinics and Treatment Centers Near Me
- Sedative Addiction Treatment and Rehab Programs
- PCP Treatment Centers Near Me
- Naltrexone for Addiction Treatment and Rehab
- Inhalant Misuse and Addiction
- MDMA (Ecstasy) Treatment Centers Near Me
- Buprenorphine Use in Addiction Treatment
- Acamprosate for Addiction Treatment
- Best Options When Choosing a Rehab Treatment Program
- 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
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.