On November 16th, 2012 I had one of the most memorable moments in my life. I proposed to my future wife, Ashley!! 28 months ago I couldn’t even wipe my own ass, let alone provide for myself. Through the grace of God I was able to come to my senses and realize how unmanageable my life had become. I finally admitted I was powerless over alcohol. After surrendering, jumping into the program of AA and handing my life over to god, throughout the last 2 years I’ve been able to do a full 180. I can actually say I’ve manned up and taken responsibility. I used to think being the man consisted of how much you could drink, how much blow you could put up your nose, how many girls you could get with and what material assets you owned. After 28 months of sobriety I can see clearly. My thoughts, priorities, relationships and visions are totally different. It’s amazing what can happen in your life if you surrender, take guidance and have faith in something greater then yourself.
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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.
