Hi my name is Jason and I’m a full blown alcoholic (“Hi Jason”). Through all my trials and tribulations I’m proud to say I’ve been clean since July 23, 2010. Some of you may know me from MTV’s Laguna Beach, The Hills, Celebrity Rap Superstar and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. I created this blog to share my truths and experiences, the highs, the lows and the dark bottom! How I learned to have joy, peace and serenity absent of any mind or mood altering substance, to be comfortable in my own skin! How I learned the true meaning of gratitude and found that balance and what it took to get me there. Personally, nothing is more self-gratifying than helping out another addict or alcoholic. So with that said I hope through my sharing you can take something with you.. Strap in and get ready for a overwhelming emotional roller coaster.
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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.
