I had an amazing time putting a podcast together with the incredible Dr. Drew a couple weeks ago. I feel so fortunate to be able to share my story with someone who really gets addiction and to have gotten to know Dr. Drew on Celebrity Rehab.
I’m in such a better place today than I was a few years ago. I’ve been sober for 30 months now, and I’ve never felt better. AA has been a God-send, and with the help of my sponsor and working the steps, I feel so much more hopeful about the future. Working at Northbound has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and I’m grateful to have the tools to help others who are in the same position I was in years ago.
Check out the podcast with Dr. Drew here.
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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.
