Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing future drug related crimes for individuals that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Richburg that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers, even against one's will as is often ordered by the judge, these persons have a significantly better shot of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment centers in Richburg instead of jail time or other penalties.