This weeks podcast coach blue discusses a better approach, with a pioneer in the addictive medicine industry Dr. James Thompson. Dr. Thompson after experiencing his own issues in regards to addiction, felt a deep desire to take a different approach in his medical career to assist those who struggle with addiction. Due to his personal understanding of addictive tendencies, and the recovery process that seemed to be stuck in old traditions, took a very different approach to utilize the medical model to assist those struggling with addiction. His compassion, his understanding and his principle based efforts have made huge differences in people that he has worked with and, has bridge 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 truly understand that you're not alone on this recovery process. This is a podcast that should be shared with anyone who has struggled with, love someone or is battling your own addiction, please share it with those whom could benefit from it.    Please join Addict to Athlete’s Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete For more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts please visit our website. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org