Drug or alcohol treatment is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients court sentence. In order to get these individuals the rehabilitation they need, there are a few specific steps that should be followed before they can enroll into a recovery treatment program. First, they need to determine if they are eligible for drug treatment while involved in the Madawaska, Maine criminal justice system. Their case is evaluated by a panel who determines if they are in need of treatment and if so how much and what type is required. Furthermore, when they are evaluated for substance abuse problems, the client is also screened 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 factors in the creation of the treatment plan.