Making A Better Approach with Dr. James Thompson

In this week's episode Coach Blu discusses a better approach, with a pioneer in the addictive medicine industry Dr. James Thompson. Dr. Thompson is the founder and chief medical officer of Master Center for Addiction Medicine in Virginia. Dr. Thompson serves as the president of Virginia ASAM and advises public and private sector organizations on the current addiction crisis.

After experiencing his own issues in regards to addiction Dr. Thompson felt a deep desire to take a different approach in his medical career. Due to his personal understanding of addictive tendencies, and the recovery process that seemed to be stuck in old traditions, he made some innovative changes to utilize the medical model to assist those struggling with substance abuse disorders. His compassion, understanding, and principle-based efforts have made huge differences in people that he has worked with and, have bridged the gap between the therapeutic and medical models. There are physicians and doctors out there that understand and as you listen to the discussion, the goal is for you to see that you're not alone in this recovery process. This is a podcast that should be shared with anyone who has struggled with, loves someone, or is battling their own addiction. Please share it with those who could benefit from it. 

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