Treating men and women who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Lake City, California who do agree to take part in treatment in drug treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is often court ordered, these persons have a significantly better chance at addressing the crux of the issue so that they can stay off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug rehab centers in Lake City instead of jail time or other penalties.