Virtual Care Made Easy For You! At Columbia Treatment Center we deliver our mental health and substance use programs online, using HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms. This allows us to extend our services across all 23 counties in Maryland and Baltimore City. Since our adoption of virtual therapy in 2020, we’ve witnessed overwhelming success with both evaluations and ongoing group programs. Our … Read More
Critical Early Intervention Steps After an Underage DUI in Maryland
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
Columbia Treatment Center | State-Approved Behavioral Health & DUI Programs in Maryland
Columbia Treatment Center Earns 3-Year License Renewal for Excellence in Behavioral Health Care Columbia Treatment Center is proud to announce a three-year license renewal (April 2025 – April 2028) awarded by the Behavioral Health Administration, recognizing our commitment to exceptional clinical care. Since 1987, Columbia Treatment Center have remained a trusted provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services … Read More
Can Group Counseling Really Help You?
Group Counseling Enhances Recovery after Substance Abuse Group counseling is a cornerstone of addiction recovery, providing a structured space for individuals to connect, heal, and grow. Unlike individual therapy, group counseling offers a unique sense of community and allows participants to share their struggles and victories with others who truly understand. This raises an important question: why does group counseling … Read More
Education in Marijuana
Education in Marijuana: Let’s Have a Conversation With the increasing legalization and societal acceptance of marijuana, conversations around its use have shifted. In the United States, marijuana is legal in 39 of 50 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use. While some view it as harmless, the reality is more complex, with potential risks of misuse and … 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
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
General Information Update
Columbia Treatment Center provides evaluations and treatment for substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and anger management. We work closely with several family law attorneys, the Department of Social Services and others for our sobriety monitoring services. Eileen Dewey, the Clinical Director, is highly respected in the legal system because of her thorough reporting, qualifications and compassionate approach. She … Read More
Opioid Dependence
Like me, you may be wondering why so many talented young adults are dying of heroin overdoses. Why are they getting ‘hooked’ on opiates? This epidemic is in our neighborhoods, in the news and sadly in our hearts. A growing number of young adults are using and becoming addicted to opiates, using either heroin or prescription medications such as Oxycodone, … Read More