Vernon, AL. - Criminal Justice Clients

Drug 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 steps that should be followed before they can enroll into a drug or alcohol rehab facility. First, they need to find out if they are eligible for drug rehab while involved in the Vernon, Alabama criminal justice system. Their case is reviewed by a panel who determines if they are in need of drug treatment services 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 issues 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 a criminal justice rehabilitation plan.