La Jolla, California - Criminal Justice Clients

Drug rehabilitation is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients sentence for the crime they have committed. In order to get 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 treatment facility. First, they need to determine if they are eligible for drug rehab during their time in the La Jolla, California criminal justice system. Their case is evaluated by a panel who determines if they are in need of rehabilitation and if so how much and what type is necessary. Furthermore, when they are screened for substance abuse problems, the client is also screened for mental health issues as well. Severity of addiction, mental health concerns, criminal activity, sentence length and previous substance abuse history are all determining factors in the creation of a criminal justice rehabilitation plan.