Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses those offenders who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Macon that do take part in in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even against one's will as is sometimes court ordered, these individuals have a significantly better chance at handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug rehab programs in Macon instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.