Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Drytown, CA. who do partake in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the court, these persons have a much better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment centers in Drytown, California instead of jail time or other penalties.