| Marc Kern | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1948-01-16) January 16, 1948 (age 76) Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Psychologist |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University, B.S. Wayne State University, M.A. California School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D. |
| Occupation(s) | Addiction treatment psychologist, self-help author |
| Known for | Alternative addiction treatment specialist |
| Awards | SHARE Foundation Award, for Outstanding Contribution to Self-Help in Los Angeles, 2001-2002 |
| Website | Addiction Alternatives Habit Doc |
Dr. Marc Kern is a Los Angeles based psychologist whose practice is focused on substance abuse and addiction treatment. In 2013 he and Adi Jaffe, Ph.D. founded Addiction Alternatives, a Beverly Hills-based addiction treatment program.
Kern began as a professional architect, then returned to college, becoming a licensed clinical psychologist in California. He is also a Certified Addiction Specialist, a Certified Rational Addictions Therapist, and is certified by the American Psychological Association in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders. Dr. Kern was one of the founding members of SMART Recovery, Rational Recovery, and Moderation Management.
Books by Dr. Marc Kern
- Take Control, Now!, Life Management Skills, Inc, 1994
- Responsible Drinking, New Harbinger Publications, 2002
References
- "Alcohol abusers seek solace in resurgence of Moderation Management Network". Southern California Public Radio. 18 March 2015. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- Laxamana, Chris (7 May 2013). "#050: Dr. Adi Jaffe and Dr. Marc Kern". Dr. Drew. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
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Patterson, Kendal. "A New Definition of Recovery: Beyond Abstinence". Addiction.com. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
Even the most enthusiastic proponents of expanding the definition of recovery, though, agree that moderation doesn't work for everyone. "There are people who should never drink even one drink," says Marc Kern, PhD, chairman of the board of Moderation Management (MM), a support group that teaches strategies to those who want to drink less. "But to overgeneralize and call everyone an alcoholic puts them in a position of shame and embarrassment, and they often go and hide and the problem gets worse rather than putting it out on the table."
- "'Moderation Management' Program Helps Heavy Drinkers". FOX 21 KQDS. 20 March 2015. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- Take Control, Now!. Life Management Skills, Inc. Press. 1994. ISBN 0-9642226-0-4.
- Responsible Drinking. New Harbinger Publications. 2002. ISBN 1-57224-294-9.