About Marc Galanter
Born 1941. Marc Galanter is an American psychiatrist and researcher.
Marc Galanter is professor of psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine and has served as the Founding Director of the Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. His studies have addressed family therapy for substance abuse, pharmacologic treatment for addiction, and Twelve Step recovery for addiction. He is an author of over 200 peer-reviewed articles. He chairs Twelve Step Interest Groups in AAAP, ASAM, and the International Society of Addiction Medicine and teaches at the New York University School of Medicine.
Galanter attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1969–1971) where he did his residency in psychiatry. He later served as president of the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA) (1976–1977), the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (1991–1992), and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (1999–2001).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Marc Galanter?
American psychiatrist
When was Marc Galanter born?
Marc Galanter was born on 17 September 1941.
What is Marc Galanter's occupation?
Marc Galanter is a psychiatrist and researcher.
What nationality is Marc Galanter?
Marc Galanter is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Marc Galanter (psychiatrist)
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