Rehabbing individuals who are addicted to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing future drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Mecca, California who do take part in in alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, even against one's will as is often court ordered, these persons have a much better chance at addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society related to these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation programs in Mecca in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.