Criminal justice clients in Souris, ND. make their way into drug treatment centers due to the fact they were convicted of drug related crimes, whether they were distributing drugs or were in the possession of or high on drugs. Many courts put these convicted persons into the drug and alcohol treatment system because they believe that treating these persons is more productive for society and for the person, rather than placing them in jail with no treatment at all. This has been verified to be quite effective not only in helping and rehabilitating this type of client in Souris, ND., but also in helping them remain sober and in a lot of situations out of the criminal justice system for good.