Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses by those that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Dothan, Alabama that do take part in in alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these individuals have a far better chance at dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Dothan, Alabama instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.