Criminal justice clients in Harlan make their way into alcohol and drug treatment programs because they were found guilty of drug related crimes, whether they were distributing drugs or had drugs in their possession or were under the influence of drugs. Many judges put these types of persons into the drug and alcohol rehab system because they feel that treating them will be more effective for society and for the person, rather than putting them in jail with no treatment at all. This has been verified to be quite successful not only in helping and rehabilitating this type of client in Harlan, but also in helping them stay sober and in many situations away from the criminal justice system permanently.