Treating persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of preventing future drug related offenses for people who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Heber Springs that do partake in drug rehabilitation programs, even against one's will as is often ordered by the judge, these clients have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the root of the issue so that they can stay off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Heber Springs instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.