Marc Kern
American psychologist
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Dr. Marc Kern is an American psychologist, whose Los Angeles-based 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.[1]
Wayne State University, M.A.
California School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D.
Marc Kern | |
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| Born | January 16, 1948 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. |
| Occupations | 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 |
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.[2] Dr. Kern was one of the founding members of SMART Recovery, Rational Recovery, and Moderation Management.[3][4]