Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of curbing repeat drug related offenses by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Stennis Space Center, MS. that do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehab centers, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the judge, these individuals have a far better chance at dealing with the root of the issue so that they can stay abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment centers in Stennis Space Center, MS. in lieu of jail time or other penalties.