Criminal Justice Clients - Lockport

Drug or alcohol 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 some specific steps that should be followed before they can enroll into a recovery rehab center. First, they need to find out if they are eligible for drug rehab while involved in the Lockport, Louisiana 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 necessary. Additionally, when they are evaluated for substance abuse problems, the client is also screened for mental health problems as well. Their drug addiction problem, mental health problems, criminal activity, sentence length and previous substance abuse history are all determining factors in the creation of the rehabilitation plan.