Criminal justice clients in Dorset often end up in drug and alcohol rehab facilities because they were found guilty of drug related crimes, whether they were dealing drugs or were in the possession of or under the influence of drugs. Many courts put these convicted individuals into the drug and alcohol rehabilitation system because they feel that rehabbing them is more helpful for society and for the person, rather than placing them in prison with no treatment at all. This has been verified to be extremely effective not only in treating and rehabbing these criminal justice clients in Dorset, but also in helping them stay sober and in many cases away from the criminal justice system permanently.