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
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
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
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
How Video Calls Have Improved Treatment
Telemedicine has been on the rise here in the U.S., according to this article and study in the International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications*. Tele-health offers new opportunities and reduces barriers for those seeking confidential care for substance use and mental health concerns. Treatment programs and counseling services are undergoing a digital evolution with video communication playing a vital role. This year, … Read More
How Treatment Can Help Expunge Your Record
Look Good in Court Achieve favorable results in court by participating in a treatment program that has been in the court systems in the DMV for 33 years. Help your attorney by helping yourself. Completion of our programs can help you in the following ways: Get unsupervised probation Expunge your record Obtain a PBJ (“probation before judgement”) Stay out of … Read More
Telemedicine and Teletherapy
As COVID-19 spreads, telemedicine and teletherapy has emerged as a dominant technology all over the world. Also called virtual care, eHealth, online therapy, and audio-conferencing, our clinicians have been providing these services to select clients for several years. We call our teletherapy services Maven Online, coming from the Hebrew name of one who understands, and we are committed to increasing … Read More
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