Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing future drug related crimes by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Coldwater, MS. who do partake in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even un-voluntarily as is often court ordered, these persons have a far better shot of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Coldwater, MS. instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.