Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a productive method of curbing repeat drug related crimes for people that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Whitmore, California who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these persons have a far better chance at handling the root of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Whitmore in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.