Burlington, North Dakota - 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 get these clients the rehabilitation they need, there are a few steps that need to be followed before they can enroll into a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program. First, they need to find out if they are eligible for drug treatment while involved in the Burlington, North Dakota criminal justice system. Their case is reviewed by a panel who makes the decision if they are in need of rehabilitation and if so how much and what type is necessary. Additionally, when they are evaluated for substance abuse problems, the client is also screened for mental health problems as well. Severity of addiction, mental health issues, criminal activity, sentence length and previous treatment history are all determining factors in the creation of the rehabilitation plan.