Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a productive method of preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses those offenders who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Clewiston who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehab centers, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally court ordered, these persons have a far better shot of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay abstinent and away from the streets drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation facilities in Clewiston in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.