Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating repeat drug related offenses for people that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Rankin that do partake in drug rehab facilities, even un-voluntarily as is often court ordered, these individuals have a much better chance at handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Rankin instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.