Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating future drug related offenses by those who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Crowder, MS. who do take part in in drug and alcohol rehab facilities, even against one's will as is often court ordered, these individuals have a much better opportunity of handling the crux of the issue so that they can stay abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug rehabilitation facilities in Crowder, MS. instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.