Drug treatment is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients court sentence. In order to provide these individuals the treatment they need, there are a few specific steps that should be followed before they can enroll into a drug or alcohol rehabilitation facility. First, they need to determine if they are eligible for drug treatment during their time in the Blandford, Massachusetts criminal justice system. Their case is evaluated by a panel who determines if they are in need of drug treatment services and if so how much and what type is required. Additionally, when they are screened for substance abuse problems, the client is also evaluated for mental health issues as well. Their drug addiction problem, mental health issues, criminal activity, sentence length and previous substance abuse history are all determining variables in the creation of a criminal justice treatment plan.