This episode was originally published on December 5th, 2012.

In 1982, Dr Marc Kern received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. In 1983 He founded Addiction Alternatives, his private practice in Los Angeles, California, to provide clients with non-12-step addiction treatment alternatives, because there are many more people like him who do not find AA and the 12-step approach to be effective. His practical self-help book "Take Control, Now!" is a do-it-yourself blueprint for managing unwanted habits. of the Addictions.

This episode was originally published on April 18th, 2012 Alternatives to 12-Step Programs

When AA doesn't work for you, there are many other ways to get help for problematic use:

1. 1. SMART Recovery
   2. The Sinclair Method using Naltrexone
   3. Psilocybin journeys with an Indigenous shaman or therapist
   4. Harm Reduction
   5. Moderation Management
   6. "Get a life" approach
   7. Go back to school
   8. Good outpatient treatment with no AA requirement
   9. The Freedom Model
   10. The Center for Motivation and Change in NYC
   11. Practical Recovery in San Diego
   12. Ibogaine therapy in Mexico
   13. Ketamine therapy done with a doctor
   14. LifeRing Secular Recovery
   15. Rational Recovery (not my favorite)

This episode was originally published on June 8th, 2011. Join Monica and Tom Horvath for an in depth interview on one of the hottest newest Smartest modalities of healing.

SMART Recovery® is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, secular and science-based, mutual-help support groups. SMART Recovery® currently sponsors more than 600+ face-to-face meetings around the world, and 18+ online meetings per week. In addition, our online message board is an excellent forum to learn about SMART Recovery® and obtain addiction recovery support.

This episode was originally published on April 26th, 2011.

A discussion around...

AA's Original first and only text...The Big Book. Is it still viable. How can a religious fellowship be a place where our Judges are sending DUI's and Criminals. Narcotics Anonymous is currently in process of writing a new text. Why not a new text for AA? What has NA addressed in this new book?

This episode was originally published on May 25th, 2011. Join Monica & Kali for another episode of uncovering predatory behavior and bringing safety to all in & out of 12 step rooms.

This episode was originally published in May 2011. Monica will host and Kali will co-host this in depth interview discussing the notorious 13 stepping behavior in AA meetings, its culture and program. AKA Sexual harassment. Financial Scamming and the like-sponsorship abuse-powertripping. A grass roots movement that began in California has now spread throughout the US. Over 65 meetings are using the MAAS -Make AA Safer Pamphlet.