Rehabbing individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related criminal offenses for people who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Mc Lain, Mississippi that do partake in drug and alcohol rehab centers, even against one's will as is occasionally ordered by the court, these clients have a far better chance at addressing 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 associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Mc Lain, Mississippi in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.