Criminal justice client rehabs are available as a significantly better option than time in jail or heavy fines for many who have been convicted of any type of alcohol or drug related crime. By way of example, a person who has been found guilty of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be eligible to get rehabilitation services for their problem as opposed to serving time in prison. The judge could even order the individual receive rehabilitation, either alone or together with other sentencing. First-time offenders in particular tend to be given the opportunity select a criminal justice client rehab instead of other sentencing, and it is well-advised they reap the benefits of it when it is an option. The concept behind criminal justice client rehabs is it is far more effective and efficient to invest effort and time into rehab than enforcement of other consequences. Much research has been completed to see how effective this strategy is on recidivism rates, i.e. if the criminal justice client returns or not to criminal justice system following rehab. All indicators seem quite positive, and criminal justice clients who take part in rehabilitation have a better chance of remaining out of the judicial system following treatment.