Criminal Justice Clients - Five Points, Tennessee

Drug 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 specific steps that should be followed before they can enroll into a recovery treatment facility. First, they need to find out if they are eligible for drug treatment during their time in the Five Points, Tennessee criminal justice system. Their case is evaluated by a panel who makes the decision if they are in need of treatment 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 problems as well. Severity of addiction, mental health concerns, criminal activity, sentence length and previous substance abuse history are all determining variables in the creation of the rehabilitation plan.