Intervention is defined as a coordinated effort by a group of people to help an addict realize that they need professional help in dealing with their addictions. Interventions are often conducted by friends and family members of the addict, and typically involve a confrontational meeting.
Interventions highlight the important role that an addict’s family and friends play in helping addicts throughout the treatment process. It is important for the client’s support system to understand that intervention is only the first step, and that there are many other important ways in which they will need to help their loved one deal with their addict. Our treatment program includes educating friends in family members in dealing with addiction, and helping them to recognize the damage addiction can cause and how to deal with the challenges that lie ahead.
Interventions can be an effective way to encourage addicts to take the first step in seeking help for their addictions, but it is important that confrontations are carefully planned. The guidance and support of intervention specialists can ensure that interventions are conducted safely, and with the best chance of success. At NTS, we can help families and friends find interventionists – specialists in the field of addiction confrontations – that can help stage interventions safely and effectively.
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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.
