Rehabbing individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating future drug related criminal offenses those offenders that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Blakely that do partake in drug and alcohol rehab centers, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the court, these clients have a far better chance at addressing the root of the issue 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 criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Blakely instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.