Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses by those that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Covington who do partake in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, even against one's will as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of handling the crux of the problem so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug rehab centers in Covington in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.