Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating repeat drug related crimes for people who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Alston, GA. that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these individuals have a far better chance at handling the root of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and away from the streets drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug rehab centers in Alston, GA. instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.