Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing future drug related offenses for individuals that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Elkport who do take part in in drug and alcohol rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of handling the crux of the problem so that they can remain off of drugs and away from the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Elkport in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.