Marc F. Kern, Ph.D.The "Voice of Choice" In Contemporary, Non-12-Step Addiction Treatment
Dr. Kern is a pioneer and recognized expert in the field of contemporary addiction treatment. Over ten years ago, Dr. Kern created this website to bring together the most current and progressive thinking in the field of drug, alcohol and other behavioral addictions. Current research and clinical trials continue to uncover new and effective, research-based treatment options. This valuable, online resource has grown to include over 2,500 useful and practical articles, written by world-class authors on the cutting edge of their profession. These articles were personally chosen by Dr. Kern because they communicate addiction information in a succinct manner that makes it easier for the reader to understand.
Dr. Kern is a certified addictions specialist with thirty years of experience and a private practice in Los Angeles, California. He was one of the first professionals in the United States to promote and use non-12-step addiction treatment approaches. His website, www.habitdoc.com, brings his alternative addiction treatment services to a world audience.
Recent Blogs
- Treatment for Alcoholism By Bryan Court | 12/22/2008
- Symptoms of Alcoholism By Bryan Court | 11/28/2008
Recent News
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Dilbert on Overcoming Internet Addiction
- By Marc F. Kern
- Published 11/22/2008
- Internet and gaming addiction
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When 12-Step is Not Enough: Alternative Recovery Strategies for Alcoholics
- By Marc F. Kern
- Published 11/17/2008
- Addiction Research , What Are Your Recovery Options
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A PowerPoint presentation by Marc Kern, PhD at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in collaboration with the Addiction Psychiatry group of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, for Perspectives on Addiction: A Round Table for Addiction Professionals.Rational Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous
- By Marc F. Kern
- Published 08/6/2008
- What Are Your Recovery Options
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I just found when I was diagnosed with an addiction, actually several
simultaneously, and was sent to a psychologist one of their
recommendations was to go to a twelve step meeting. And you know I
tried it. I went two or three times. I just didn't feel that it clicked
with me. I didn't understand it. Being trained as an architect in undergraduate school, things made
sense. They were logical, one thing, you know, was built upon another.
The twelve step program did not fit that mindset; that prototype. And
so I started on a journey to find out if there were ways to
recover other than the twelve step program.
Stages of Change Model
- By Marc F. Kern
- Published 04/19/2008
- Stages of Change , Key ideas and recovery tools
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Before you begin to make changes in your life, I would like to introduce you to a useful theory -- called the Stages of Change Model, or SCM -- about the mind/body stages we go through when we do change. The SCM model has been applied to a broad range of behaviors including weight loss, injury prevention, and overcoming alcohol and drug problems.
The Addictive Process and Addictive Behaviors
- By Ruth C. Engs
- Published 06/22/2007
- Understanding Addiction , Understanding Why People Do Drugs
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An individual can become addicted, dependent, or compulsively obsessed with any activity, substance, object, or behavior that gives him/her pleasure. Several researchers imply that there is a similarity between physical addiction and psychological dependence.
Recent Articles
The Global Cannabis Commission Report - marijuana use around the world
- By Misc Author
- Published Today
- Drug News
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Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the world. The United
Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimates that, across all
nations, 160 million people used cannabis in the course of 2005, 4% of
the global adult populations - far more than the number that used any
other illicit drug, though far less than the number that consumed
alcohol or tobacco.
Alcohol and drug use remains strong in hard times
- By News Services
- Published Today
- Addiction In The News
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Liquor sales, which have grown year over year for at least a decade,
show no signs of slowing despite an economic downturn that's causing
penny-pinching and belt-tightening. The illegal-drug trade also seems to be alive and well.
Things to Avoid When Changing Habits
- By Misc Author
- Published 01/2/2009
- Managing Behavior
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I’ve learned a lot about changing habits in the last 2 1/2 years, from
quitting smoking to taking up running and GTD and vegetarianism and
waking early and all that. I could go on, of course, but you get the
picture. I’ve not only learned a lot about what you should do when changing
habits, but through my failures, I’ve learned about what not to do.
Three Steps To Changing A Habit
- By Misc Author
- Published 01/2/2009
- Managing Behavior
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There are many possible approaches to changing a habit. The three-step
strategy that follows has the advantage of being simple—and powerful.
You can use these steps to take any intention out of the realm of New
Year’s resolutions and make it a reality.
Alcohol Treatments and Drugs
- By Misc Author
- Published 12/31/2008
- Alcohol
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Various treatments are available to help people with alcohol problems.
Depending on the circumstances, treatment may involve an evaluation, a
brief intervention, an outpatient program or counseling, or a
residential inpatient stay.
