C.U.R.A.

Carnales Unidos Reformando Adictos, Incorporate Partners United to Reform Addicts

A place where healing begins and hope is restored.

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Recovery through Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities

C.U.R.A. provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment for men in Alameda County suffering from substance use disorders (SUD).

Joseph Locaria, MA, LADC-CA

by | Jul 9, 2025

Joseph Locaria, MA, LADC-CA

President/CEO

Joseph Biaggio Locaria is the President/CEO of C.U.R.A., Inc. located in the San Francisco Bay Area. A native San Franciscan, Joe has spent his career as a community organizer and advocate for those suffering the effects of substance abuse, poverty, incarceration, and homelessness.  He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Francisco State and his MA in Psychology from San Francisco State University.  Joe has worked in the field for over 40 years and as an addiction and behavioral health treatment professional, he believes in community as method.  He loves to travel and has presented numerous papers to the World Federation of Therapeutic Communities.