Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related offenses by those that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Alum Bridge, West Virginia who do partake in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the judge, these clients have a much better opportunity of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can remain off of drugs and away from the streets drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Alum Bridge, West Virginia instead of jail time or other penalties.