No one ever said that addiction recovery would be easy. In fact, it may be one of the most difficult things you do – but also one of the most rewarding. When your body and mind have become so used the effects of drugs and alcohol, it can be hard to imagine a different way of living. Changing your thought patterns and routines takes time. Just as you did not develop an addiction overnight, you cannot expect recovery to happen overnight either. You must be patient and continually work toward it.
One of the benefits of addiction recovery is rediscovering who you are and what you want from your life. By working through the challenges you face and trying new things, you can set yourself up for greater success. You do not have to go through these struggles alone. At Northbound you are surrounded by people who will support and encourage your progress. From therapists and counselors to other clients and your family, you are not alone. You will build valuable life skills to help you strengthen your communication and relationships, reduce risk of relapse, and ask for help when you need it.
You will also develop a network of support so that as you move forward in your recovery, you will have people to turn to whether you want to celebrate your successes or work through temptation and challenges. Once you push through detox and embrace therapy, holistic approaches to treatment, and other activities, things do get better. In time your confidence and self-esteem will improve as you realize that you can reach the goals you set for yourself. As you reflect back upon how far you have come, it will motivate you to go even further. Keeping a positive attitude and recognizing that there is a light at the end of every tunnel if you choose to see it can be very encouraging.
Northbound is ready to guide you along each step of the way and help you to turn your life around. Recovery is not a path you have to travel by yourself. Call now.
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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.
