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
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Recent News
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Warning: Habits May Be Good for You
- By News Services
- Published 07/15/2008
- Addiction In The News
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Social scientists have learned that there is power in tying certain behaviors to habitual
cues through relentless advertising. As this new science of habit has emerged, controversies have erupted
when the tactics have been used to sell questionable beauty creams or
unhealthy foods. But for health activists like Dr. Curtis, this emerging
research offers a type of salvation.
How to Conquer Your Frustrations
- By William J. Knaus
- Published 06/24/2008
- Life Management Skills , Managing Behavior
- Unrated
This (PDF) eBook by Dr. William J. Knaus is available as a free download and AddictionInfo is gratefull to Bill Knaus for making this book available to everyone. How to Conquer Your Frustrations shows you how to accomplish what you want in life, and how to apply revolutionary stress-reducing strategies to rid yourself of destructive habits -- smoking and overeating, among others -- and of impatience, worry, depression, and boredom.
Video: Is the war on drugs really protecting kids?
- By Drug Reporter
- Published 06/18/2008
- Drug Reporter videos , Philosophy of addiction
- Unrated
Interview with Ethan Nadelmann, JD, PhD, at the International Harm Reduction Conference, Warsaw, 2007. He is the founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, the leading organization in the United States promoting alternatives to the war on drugs.
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.
Video: What skills do I need for a successful recovery from behavioral addiction?
- By Marc F. Kern
- Published 06/9/2007
- Marc F. Kern videos
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The skill base for a successful recovery from behavioral addiction obviously depends on the skill base of the person who came into the recovery room or the doctor's office.
Recent Articles
Help with marijuana withdrawal
- By Misc Author
- Published Today
- Tools for Pot
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People who are trying to end their addiction to marijuana can benefit
from a treatment program that combines motivational incentives with
cognitive-behavioral therapy. Also, The Sedona Method claims it facilitates getting to the bottom of the emotional drive will allow you to break free from the physical dependence.
Alcohol dependence linked to delayed childbearing
- By Eurek Alert
- Published Today
- Alcohol News
- Unrated
"Young women who drink alcohol may want to consider the longer-term
consequences for later childbearing," cautioned Waldron. "If drinking
continues or increases to levels of problem use, their ability and/or
opportunity to have children may be impaired."
College leaders hope to renew debate on a lower drinking age
- By News Services
- Published Yesterday
- Alcohol News
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As college students gear up for annual back-to-school parties, a group
of university and college presidents in California and across the
country this week pushed for a national debate over whether the
drinking age should be lowered from 21 to 18.
What are the signs of marijuana abuse?
- By Addiction Alternatives
- Published Yesterday
- Helping a child or adolescent , Tools for Pot
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Some marijuana users will experience unusual or aberrant anxiety or depression, and they will find that marijuana provides short-term relief from these emotional problems. At the same time, when they use marijuana regularly in this fashion in response to emotional difficulties or stress, their reliance on marijuana to regulate their mood exacerbates these emotional problems.
Existential aspects of living with addiction
- By Misc Author
- Published Yesterday
- Understanding Addiction
- Unrated
On an existential level the experiences of living with addiction can be
understood as a striving to meet and resolve challenges associated with
spirituality caused by a person's suffering and, paradoxically, also by
his/her efforts to relieve that suffering through the use of drugs.
