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
Marijuana, the Changing Landscape
In the last legislative session, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed medical marijuana (House Bill 0881) and marijuana decriminalization laws (Senate Bill 0364). Both laws go into effect on October 1, 2014. To briefly summarize Senate Bill 0364, the purpose is to alter the penalty for the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, resulting in issuance of a civil … Read More