Criminal justice client rehabs are available as being a far better option than jail time or significant fines for many who have already been convicted of any kind of alcohol or drug related crime. As an example, someone who has been in prison for dui of drugs or alcohol may qualify for rehabilitation services for his or her problem as an alternative to serving time in jail. The judge might order the individual receive rehabilitation, either alone or along with other sentencing. First time offenders specifically are often given the chance to choose a criminal justice client rehab instead of other sentencing, and it is well-advised that they make the most of it when it is a choice. The concept behind criminal justice client rehabs is it is much more effective and efficient to invest time and effort into treatment than punishment. Much research has been completed to see how effective this approach is on recidivism rates, i.e. if the criminal justice client returns or not to criminal justice system following rehabilitation. All indicators seem to be quite positive, and criminal justice clients who do take part in rehabilitation have better potential for remaining out of the judicial system following rehabilitation.