Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses those offenders who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Lexington, MS. who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally ordered by the court, these clients have a much better shot of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society associated with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug rehabilitation centers in Lexington, MS. in lieu of jail time or other penalties.