Treating 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 for people that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Memphis who do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehab centers, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the court, these clients have a much better shot of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug treatment centers in Memphis in lieu of jail time or other penalties.