Treating persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating future drug related offenses those offenders who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Collinston, LA. who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is often court ordered, these clients have a far better shot of dealing with the root of the issue so that they can stay sober and away from the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Collinston, LA. in lieu of jail time or other penalties.