Treating men and women who are addicted to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related crimes for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Johnson City, TN. that do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehabilitation centers, even against one's will as is often court ordered, these individuals have a far better opportunity of dealing with the root of the issue so that they can stay sober 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 crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Johnson City, TN. in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.