Treating 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 a successful method of preventing repeat drug related crimes for people that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Poteau, Oklahoma that do partake in alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers, even against one's will as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these persons have a much better opportunity of dealing with the root of the issue so that they can stay abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Poteau, Oklahoma instead of jail time or other penalties.