Have you seen this video from Paul Alexander? You can watch it here and see Paul describe the Living Sober Academy. You can also read more about the Academy here. The Academy is designed to help students learn to combine their recovery treatment with their academic careers. College life brings with it many challenges, especially for those dealing with alcohol or drug dependency. The Living Sober Academy is designed to help students face these challenges head on, maintaining their focus and their sobriety without sacrificing their ability to have fun and enjoy the company of their peers.
We don’t think students should have to face a choice between treatment and education. The Living Sober Academy combines both in a fun, energetic atmosphere designed specifically for college-aged clients.
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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.
