Drug or alcohol rehabilitation is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients court sentence. In order to get these clients the treatment they need, there are a few specific steps that need to be followed before they can enroll into a recovery rehab facility. First, they need to determine if they are eligible for drug treatment during their time in the Sterling, Massachusetts criminal justice system. Their case is reviewed by a panel who decides if they are in need of treatment and if so how much and what type is required. Additionally, when the client is evaluated for substance abuse problems, the client is also screened for mental health problems as well. Their drug addiction problem, mental health issues, criminal activity, sentence length and previous substance abuse history are all determining variables in the creation of a criminal justice treatment plan.