Alex Shohet

Alex Shohet is an entrepreneur and recovery advocate with extensive experience in the substance abuse treatment and mental health industry. He is the co-founder and CEO of Red Door Life, an innovative treatment center focused on substance abuse and mental health issues.13

Background and Experience

Alex Shohet has over 30 years of experience in the substance abuse treatment and recovery industry.1 He is a recovering addict himself, which has significantly influenced his approach to addiction treatment.4 Throughout his career, Shohet has founded and led several ventures in the recovery space:

• Co-founder and CEO of Red Door Life (current venture)1
• Founder of Wonderland, a high-end treatment center in Hollywood Hills (now closed)2
• Founder of ONE80Center (now closed)2
• CEO of the Evergreen Fund, a charitable organization supporting various recovery initiatives1

Approach to Recovery

Shohet's approach to addiction treatment is characterized by:

• Emphasis on entrepreneurship and business skills for recovering addicts2
• Holistic, individualized, and client-centered treatment methods1
• Focus on community, connection, and "undoing the aloneness"1
• Integration of cutting-edge clinical methodologies and holistic approaches1
• Support for maintaining connections to loved ones, careers, and lifestyles during treatment1

Red Door Life

Red Door Life, Shohet's current venture, is described as a luxe sober living home that offers recovery support while also serving as an incubator space for its members' business ventures and creative projects.2 The facility provides customized recovery teams for clients, including therapists, psychiatrists, and other treatment professionals.2

Philosophy

Shohet believes in harnessing the drive that many addicts possess and redirecting it towards positive goals.2 He views his entrepreneurial journey and recovery as inseparable, and aims to impart this wisdom to others in similar situations.2 His work focuses on creating impactful solutions for substance abuse, mental health issues, and trauma while improving recovery outcomes.1