Breaking the Stigma Marijuana use has become more socially accepted in recent years, but misconceptions persist about its potential for misuse. Many people struggling with marijuana dependency hesitate to seek help due to stigma, fearing judgment or dismissal. Acknowledging that marijuana misuse exists and that support is available is the first step toward creating a healthier conversation around responsible use … Read More
Group Therapy: A Powerful Tool for Long-Term Recovery
A Powerful Tool for Long-Term Recovery Group therapy is a widely used and effective approach in substance use recovery, providing individuals with a supportive environment to share experiences and learn from one another. Unlike individual therapy, therapy within a group setting fosters peer connections, accountability, and shared understanding, which are essential for long-term healing. Many recovery programs, including those at … Read More
Your First Anger Management Session
How to Prepare for Your First Anger Management Session Starting anger management can feel intimidating, but taking this step is a sign of strength. At Columbia Treatment Center, we understand that beginning this journey may bring uncertainty. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment where you can learn healthy ways to manage anger, improve relationships, and regain control over … Read More
Online Counseling for Busy Professionals: A Flexible Solution
Online counseling is a vital solution to solving the challenges many professionals face with traditional in-person counseling and alcohol education. One main issue can be the long, expensive drive to the treatment center. Sometimes the amount of time to reach your destination can be as long as your appointment, and high gas prices plus car maintenance costs add to the … Read More
Navigating DUI Evaluations
Substance Use Evaluation (DUI/DWI): What to Expect and How We Can Help If you’ve been charged with a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offense, a substance use evaluation is likely one of the first steps you’ll be need to take. Whether you’ve just received the charge, have been directed by your attorney to undergo an evaluation before court, or need … Read More
Return-to-Duty Test
Two Ways for Drivers to Get Their Return-To-Duty Test According to 49 CFR 382.705(b)(1)(ii): There are two ways drivers can get their Return-to-Duty (RTD) test once they have completed with their SAP. The new or existing employer will order the RTD test. The driver can enroll in a Consortium/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA) as an Owner/Operator, even if they do not … Read More
Risk With Unregulated CBD Products
School bus drivers test positive for THC at alarming rates on pre-employment, random, and for-cause tests, often due to unregulated CBD products of an unvalidated potency. This is especially true in states, such as Maryland, that allow for the use of medical or recreational marijuana. However, many drivers buy CBD products thinking they are safe, even if they know to … Read More
The Twelve Steps
1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable. We admitted that when we drink, use drugs, or act out, our lives get out of control. We accept that our efforts to stop using mood-altering chemicals have failed. 2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Came … Read More
Failed Drug Test From CBD Products
After ingesting CBD products you may have a failed drug test ahead. Marijuana refers to certain types of cannabis plants or the dried material of those plants. These plants contain many chemical compounds, including THC and CBD, collectively called Cannabinoids. CBD oil and hemp products can have a small amount of THC in them, resulting in a positive screen … Read More
A Note on Sobriety Monitoring
Abstinence and Sobriety Monitoring in Family Law Matters: It’s more complicated than you think! Drug testing can take many forms. The person’s drug of choice often determines the frequency of randomized testing, the type of test ordered, and whether results are needed immediately. All cases that are monitored need to start with an agreed-upon abstinence and recovery plan. A professional … Read More