Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Ariton, Alabama that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes court ordered, these clients have a significantly better shot of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Ariton, Alabama in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.