Treating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of eliminating repeat drug related offenses by those who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Hazlehurst that do take part in in drug and alcohol rehab centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these individuals have a much better chance at addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug rehabilitation programs in Hazlehurst in lieu of jail time or other penalties.