Rehabbing individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing future drug related offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Summerville who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment centers, even against one's will as is sometimes ordered by the court, these clients have a significantly better chance at dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Summerville in lieu of jail time or other penalties.