Northbound Treatment has been helping individuals overcome addiction and substance abuse disorders for over three decades. We offer a variety of programs at our treatment centers in the coastal region of Orange County in Southern California, including inpatient treatment. If you’re exploring addiction treatment options for yourself or a loved one, you might be wondering, Read More
Author: Paul Alexander
Paul Alexander is the founder and CEO of Northbound Treatment. He 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. He believes wholeheartedly in transformational leadership, organizational health and effective, fully integrated substance use disorder treatment.
What Is Outpatient Rehab?
At Northbound Treatment, we understand that the journey to recovery is personal and continuously evolving. Addiction affects everyone differently, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. For this reason, we’re proud to provide a wide range of rehabilitation programs to help individuals from all walks of life overcome substance abuse and addiction. As part Read More
What Is Sober Living?
When it comes to addiction, getting sober is only half the journey. For many, transitioning out of a residential rehab program can be both freeing and daunting. Going home might include a variety of comforts, but it also involves the temptation to return to substance abuse and other destructive behaviors. If you’re intimidated by the Read More
Adderall Dependence: Symptoms & Treatment
Adderall is a potent stimulant medication most frequently prescribed to treat ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). In some instances, it’s used to treat narcolepsy, a sleep disorder involving extreme daytime drowsiness. When highly addictive Adderall (or the generic dextroamphetamine-amphetamine) is taken without a prescription or at higher doses than recommended by a doctor, it can lead to Read More
How to Have Someone Committed for Drug Abuse
Addiction is a complex disease that impacts nearly every aspect of a person’s life, as well as the lives of their close friends and family. It changes the way an individual acts, thinks, and responds to the world around them, which can cause ripples of negativity. Is someone dear to you struggling with drug addiction, Read More
