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Dr. Marc Kern, Ph.D.
Over the last 30 years, I have helped thousands of people make an informed choice between alcohol and addiction recovery alternatives. My expertise is in non-12-step treatment for all types of addictions.
Marc F. Kern, Ph.D.

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Have you been told that
AA and the 12-steps
are the only solutions to
alcoholism or any addiction?

Now you can quickly, conveniently and privately consult with an addictions expert by telephone from anywhere in the world!

You have choices between:

  • Prescribed Medications for controlling cravings, detox, moderation or abstinence, depression and anxiety
  • In-patient, Out-patient, online, telephone or do-it-yourself programs
  • Abstinence, moderation or harm reduction goals
  • Non-12-step Rehab Treatment methods - philosophy, location, length of treatment and costs
  • Free public non-AA alcohol support groups
  • Individual or group emphasis -- with programs focused on coping skills, early trauma, alternative medicine or eastern philosophy, nutrition, spirituality, disease verses habit model.
Welcome,

I am Marc F. Kern PhD, the creator of AA Alternatives offering you The Bridging Session, a science-based guidance and strategic planning system to help you with your journey out of entanglement with alcohol, drugs or addictions. During The Bridging Session I will work directly with you in a confidential one-on-one environment to develop a blueprint for you to use to jump-start your recovery.

We will create your individual blueprint either in-person or via telephone from anywhere in the world. The Bridging Session is based on the most successful, scientifically-verified methods for overcoming addictions.

I can schedule your appointment immediately to get you the information you need quickly.

THE BRIDGING SESSION - Yes, you can get there from here. You can change your life from where you are now to where you want to be.

Strategy to help you overcome addictions
More information about The Bridging Session

What are the benefits of participating in The BRIDGING SESSION?

  • You will receive the information specific to you immediately, which will save you time and money.
  • You can acquire the information secretly in the safety and security of your own home or office environment.
  • You will learn about all of the modern resources in alcohol, drug and addiction treatment available now.
  • We will discuss the differences between the in-patient and the out-patient programs in the non-12-step treatment world.
  • We will evaluate each program - their philosophies, methods and techniques - - including costs, location, and their success rates.
  • I will educate you on the various medications available, as they apply to your specific goals and current medical situation - as well as help you find the right medical practitioner in your area.
  • You will get individualized information about your potential for success with alcohol moderation, harm reduction or an abstinence goal.

"I understand that your unwanted habit started innocently enough... You just wanted to take the edge off and relax. You discovered something that helped you find your rhythm, your creativity, or your sexy side.... maybe, even your brilliance. But soon you found that you couldn't do your life without a drink, your drug of choice."

Now you can take the first step to "recapture your unique rhythm and personal brilliance" through The Bridging Session.



Is this happening to you?

  • Your addictive behavior has put your job at risk, and your career is on the line.......
  • Your unhealthy habit has completely jeopardized your health.......
  • Your marriage or the relationships with the people most dear to you are suffering, potentially even disintegrating......
  • Your drinking has caused financial and legal problems to be out of control.......


Recent success stories from actual clients
about their progress since The Bridging Session

Dear Dr. Kern,
I just wanted to thank you so much for coming to the right answers on this -- you gave me hope. And, as of today, I am just thinking I have to get a great local MD to get my blood pressure under control, and go from there. What helps me most is that you promote hope, without BS. Bless you. I am much better now just based on hope.
Small Business Owner (34) San Francisco

Dear Dr. Kern,
I am very pleased to report that I have NOT HAD ONE DRINK since our session. I followed through quickly, got my prescription from my family doctor for ------------, had to hunt all over the place to get it filled as it has been taken off the market and had to be specially compounded. The scrip cost me $60 (I didn't put it through my benefit plan to avoid it being on record as you suggested). BUT IT WAS WORTH IT!

Now I am feeling physically way better (still get grumpy and angry I can't drink, but that will pass I am sure as I find way more enjoyable pursuits than bars and drinking), and working on taking off on a whole new plane in life.

I also wanted to take this opportunity thank you for helping me make one of the most important changes of my life - I am smiling from ear to ear now, and looking forward to celebrating my husband's birthday next Tuesday which will be the start of my 4th week off booze. He is on cloud 9 along with me!
All the best,
Attorney (45) Boston

Hi Dr. Kern,
Thanks for your help, and I enjoyed our Bridging meeting. I decided to go back to AA for now, and do the 12 step thing.
Best,
Construction (52) Miami


Have you run out of second chances?

You are here at this site because parts of your life are not working. Some key dimension of your life is in peril: marriage or family, career or economic well-being, mental acuity, general health. Something is very wrong and you are at great risk of losing it. Let me help you get back on track and regain control.

More information about The Bridging Session

If you still have questions about participating
in The Bridging Session, I will be happy to answer
them in a "no-risk, no-obligation" confidential
phone consultation.

Make this call in complete privacy, by phone. You can make this call in complete privacy.
A scheduled Question and Answer Time of fifteen minutes can be made directly with me. You can make this call discreetly from anywhere you feel comfortable to ask the most private and potentially embarrassing questions to get the information you need. You want to know with confidence that The Bridging Session is the right next step for you to free yourself from the entanglement of your addiction. And I offer this to you for free.

Prior to this confidential Q & A Time, a short form must be filled out by you. This allows me to be concise and specific to your questions. Should you go directly to The Bridging Session, this form is included in a more detailed form.

Please note that this isn't a full therapy session, but rather a one-time-only professional information session with me to confirm that I can offer you more than any other addiction specialist.

A limited number of these 15 minute Question and Answer Times are available each week.

Schedule Q&A with Dr. Kern


Create your own success

Create your own success.
Choose your treatment tools.

There is no such thing as "one-size-fits-all" in alcohol treatment, as is traditionally preached in the 12-Step community. Based on my own battle and recovery from alcohol and drugs, as well as the repeated success I've seen in my clients, I know you are not powerless over your addictions.

Contemporary research supports that there is no singular path to recovery. In fact, it is this "one-size-fits-all" paradigm that creates chronic relapse, a sense of powerlessness, hopelessness, and despair, often resulting in tremendous tragedies for people and their families.

The truth is that just because the 12-step methods do not work for you, it doesn't mean that you are doomed. There are many other roads to recovery from problems with alcohol.

The Bridging Session is designed to empower you with the knowledge of your options for recovery. You will be able to choose the best sequence of actions that fits your situation, personality, beliefs, values and lifestyle goals.

In complete privacy, I will help you construct a solid plan that focuses on your specific strategy to a healthier and happier life.

More information about The Bridging Session

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