Rehabilitating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related crimes those offenders that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Lettsworth, Louisiana who do partake in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a much better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug treatment facilities in Lettsworth, Louisiana in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.