Rehabbing men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses those offenders that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Hephzibah that do partake in alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug rehab programs in Hephzibah instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.