Treating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related offenses for people that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Porterville, MS. that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these persons have a much better opportunity of handling 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 crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Porterville, MS. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.