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
What to Expect from a Court-Approved Six-Week Alcohol Education Program
Six-Week Alcohol Education Program | Columbia Treatment Center Helping You Understand Alcohol, Behavior, and the Law in Maryland What Is an Alcohol Education Program? If you’ve been charged with a DUI or DWI in Maryland, one of the first steps your attorney may suggest is enrolling in an alcohol education program. These programs are often recommended—and sometimes required—even when a … 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
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
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
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
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