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
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
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
Problem Gambling and Treatment
The growth of the gambling industry has spawned new research aimed at the effects of gambling on the brain. Gambling was historically viewed as an impulse disorder, but the DSM 5 has now categorized problem gambling as an addictive disorder. Recent studies in psychology, neuroscience and genetics suggest similarities between gambling addiction and drug/alcohol addiction. In other words, Tom’s brain … Read More