Dr. William Leach: ACAM Attempts to Blend Old and New Approaches to Medicine

1. Dr. William Leach: ACAM Attempts to
Blend Old and New Approaches to
Medicine

2. ● The American College of Advancement in
Medicine (ACAM) is a membership-driven
professional association based in Irvine,
California, and advocating integrative
medicine.
● Integrative medicine takes a multi-disciplinary
approach to the prevention, diagnosis,
treatment, and rehabilitation of people with
medical disorders and diseases, combining
the best practices of both allopathic medicine
(e.g., Western, evidence-based,
pharmaceuticals) and alternative medicine
(e.g., acupuncture, herbalism, Ayurveda).

3. ● Founded in 1973, ACAM today coordinates
research and science into integrative
medicine, and it supports over 1,500
members worldwide as they develop skills,
knowledge, and diagnostic procedures that
take the integrative approach.
● The advocacy arm of the ACAM promotes
education and community outreach across the
United States to develop awareness about
integrative medicine and educate citizens on
the availability of alternative treatments when
facing health problems.

4. ● A private board certified medical expert
consultant on addiction prevention diagnosis
and treatment, Dr. William Leach practices in
northern Florida and is a member of the
American College of Advancement in
Medicine.
● As such, Dr. Leach continues his education
regarding substance abuse and mental health
issues through research and study into multi-
disciplinary, integrative approaches.