Getting caught driving under the influence as a minor can be life-changing—but it can also be a turning point. For young drivers in Maryland, an underage DUI doesn’t just mean legal trouble—it’s also an opportunity for early intervention, growth, and safer choices ahead. Understanding Maryland’s Underage DUI Laws Maryland takes underage drinking and driving seriously. The legal drinking age is … Read More
The impact of parental alcohol and drug use on children and families
The impact of parental alcohol and other drug (AOD) use on children and families The profound impact of substance abuse on the lives of children is staggering. The prevalence and cooccurrence of parental AOD use and child maltreatment are of growing concern. AOD use as a factor in the removal of children from the home has increased from 19% … Read More
Operation Impact, DWI Education, and Clinical News
Columbia Treatment Center Receives 3 Year License CTC received 3 year renewal of its license to provide early intervention programs and DWI education. This license is administered by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration through the regulatory process as governed by COMAR Title 10, Subtitle 63 Community-Based Behavioral Health Programs and Services. Operation Impact This fall, Columbia Treatment Center is launching … Read More