Treating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses by those who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina who do take part in in alcohol and drug treatment centers, even against one's will as is occasionally court ordered, these persons have a far better chance at addressing the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from the streets drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become helped in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in lieu of jail time or other penalties.