Northbound executives Mike Neatherton, Mike Early, and Paul Alexander will present at the 4th Annual Clinical Overview of the Recovery Experience (CORE) Conference. Neatherton and Early are teaming up with Chico West from Gaston House and delving into the “Ethical and Therapeutic Dilemmas and Pitfalls Over the Past 70 Years in Treating Addiction.” Their presentation will focus on the continued value and importance of the principles of the 12 steps as an essential tool for recovery, as well as the importance of an integrated clinical approach to treatment and use of evidence-based therapies. Neatherton will also discuss the relationship of a healthy culture on treatment outcomes, and the necessity of creating an organizational climate that provides the best opportunity for clients to acquire a sense of motivation for change. Alexander joined by Bob Ferguson of Jaywalker Lodge and Sherri Layton of La Hacienda Treatment Center for a roundtable will discuss “Ethics Perspectives in Addiction Treatment.” They will discuss ethical concerns in how addiction treatment is marketed, how treatment centers connect with potential clients and their families, and will look at how treatment providers can remain ethical in an evolving and dynamic environment. The CORE Conference will be held July 10-13, 2016 at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Amelia Island, Florida.
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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.
