Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of curbing future drug related crimes by those who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Altheimer who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the court, these clients have a much better chance at addressing the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug treatment programs in Altheimer in lieu of jail time or other penalties.