The price of drug rehab varies across the country, but essentially the basic rule of thumb is that you get what you pay for. Some rehabs are more expensive than others because of their location and amenities. Promises in Malibu and Cliffside Malibu are two expensive rehabs, but they have produced no better results than many other cheaper rehabs, the difference is that they are located in expensive locations and include many services in their prices. For example, massages and psychiatric care may be included in the cost of treatment, whereas at other cheaper treatment facilities the cost of psychiatric care and therapy is an additional cost. One treatment facility may have 500 thread count sheets and another may have Jersey Sheets. It’s all in the look and feel of the treatment facility. When deciding what addiction treatment facility to send your loved one to, look at the program and what’s included in the price of the treatment. Beware of ancillary charges and make sure the drug treatment program is 12-Step based.
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Paul Alexander is the CEO, President & Founder of Northbound Treatment Network in Newport Beach, California. He believes wholeheartedly in transformational leadership, organizational health and effective, fully integrated substance use disorder and mental health treatment. With over 27 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, Paul has extensive knowledge of “in vivo” treatment modalities, clinical development, operations, strategy, marketing and financial planning. He has been widely recognized for his development of collegiate-based residential treatment programs for students in recovery and authored a research study at The University of California confirming this modality’s effectiveness.
Paul’s comprehensive professional experience, willingness to innovate, and emphasis on organizational health are vital factors in Northbound’s continued success. Paul received his Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist training at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA, and was awarded Outstanding Alumni Service Award in 2002. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Law and Society, Summa Cum Laude, from University of California, Irvine, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles. Paul currently serves on The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) board. In addition, he serves on The Family Recovery Foundation board and The CarePossible board in Orange County; both organizations are committed to raising funds for family recovery and treatment for former military personnel. Paul is in recovery himself and lives in Orange County with his wife Silvana and his two young sons, Noah and Dean.
