Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of preventing repeat drug related offenses those offenders that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Malcom that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab programs, even against one's will as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a far better shot of dealing with the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and off of the streets drug related criminal acts. The costs to society having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Malcom instead of jail time or other penalties.