Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent 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 offenses for individuals who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Pontotoc, Mississippi that do take part in in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally court ordered, these clients have a far better opportunity of handling the root of the problem so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Pontotoc, Mississippi instead of jail time or other penalties.