Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Yatesville, GA. who do partake in alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, even against one's will as is sometimes ordered by the court, these individuals have a significantly better chance at handling the crux of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Yatesville, GA. instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.