Banner, MS. - Criminal Justice Clients

Drug or alcohol treatment is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients sentence for the crime they have committed. In order to provide these individuals the treatment they need, there are a few steps that need to be followed before they can enroll into a drug rehab center. First, they need to determine if they are eligible for drug rehabilitation while involved in the Banner, Mississippi criminal justice system. Their case is evaluated by a panel who makes the decision if they are in need of rehabilitation and if so how much and what type is required. Furthermore, when the client is evaluated for substance abuse problems, the client is also screened for mental health issues as well. Severity of addiction, mental health issues, criminal activity, sentence length and previous substance abuse history are all determining variables in the creation of the treatment plan.