Treating men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Newellton, Louisiana who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these individuals have a far better shot of addressing the root of the problem so that they can remain sober and away from the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Newellton, Louisiana in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.