John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP

About

John F. Kelly, Ph.D., ABPP is the Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School—the university’s first endowed professor in addiction medicine. He is also the Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital, the Program Director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS), and the Associate Director of the Center for Addiction Medicine.

Dr. Kelly is a former President of the American Psychological Association (APA) Society of Addiction Psychology, and is also a Fellow of the APA and a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has served as a consultant to U.S. federal agencies and non-federal institutions, and foreign governments. His clinical and research work has focused on addiction treatment and the recovery process, mechanisms of behavior change, and in reducing stigma and discrimination among individuals suffering from addiction.

Books by John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP

Recent Posts

To Drink or Not to Drink Around Sober People

Managing holiday parties with guests who are in recovery.

Why Alcohol Misuse May Be the Forgotten Addiction

As a tidal wave of worry about opioid overdose engulfs the nation, what even larger tragedies have been swept out to sea?

Let's Build Roads to Recovery

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8 Ways to Help When Loving Someone With an Addiction

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Communicating About Addiction: Accuracy or Alienation?

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How Can Jobs, Housing, and Friends Aid Remission?

What effect do jobs, housing, and friends have on the brain of individuals in recovery from addiction?

9 Quick Tips to Stay Sober on Your Next Vacation!

With summer in full swing, here are a few quick and easy tips to keep you or a loved one happy, healthy and sober on your next adventure.

Marijuana Legalization and Answers to Our "Drug Problems"

Drugs & drug policy evoke strong opinions. At stake are issues of personal freedom, public health, racial equality, public safety, costs, & large financial profits.

Addiction In The Workplace: What You Need to Know

More than 75 percent of individuals with alcohol or illicit drug use disorders continue to maintain their employment.