Rehabbing 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 future drug related crimes for people who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Dearing who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab centers, even against one's will as is sometimes court ordered, these individuals have a far better chance at 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 related to these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation programs in Dearing in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.