The triggers for substance use are diverse, but a common theme is often using drugs or alcohol as a way of coping with emotional or physical pain. Identifying these underlying factors supports clients in addressing them and creating healthier ways of working through these challenges. Addiction treat
Paul Alexander CATC, JD
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The triggers for substance use are diverse, but a common theme is often using drugs or alcohol as a way of coping with emotional or physical pain. Identifying these underlying factors supports clients in addressing them and creating healthier ways of working through these challenges. Addiction treat
The triggers for substance use are diverse, but a common theme is often using drugs or alcohol as a way of coping with emotional or physical pain. Identifying these underlying factors supports clients in addressing them and creating healthier ways of working through these challenges. Addiction treatment can be painful sometimes because individuals often face difficult truths. However, it is through this pain that growth and healing occur.
There is a concept known as “posttraumatic growth” that applies to the experiences of many in addiction treatment. Following pain and traumatic experiences, positive growth can occur. You can use these situations as learning experiences that allow you to change how you see yourself, others and the world around you. For instance:
Building a strong support network and engaging in diverse therapy can help you to work through these challenges and overcome the pain you have experienced. You are not alone, and you do not have to go through the healing process alone. There is hope. Northbound Treatment Services meets you where you are at and provides individualized treatment plans to help you keep moving forward. Without pain, there cannot be growth, but you will have support each step of the way.
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About the Author
President, CEO & Founder at Northbound Treatment Network 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.
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