Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related crimes those offenders who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Clayhole that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab centers, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a much better chance at addressing the root of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Clayhole instead of incarceration or other penalties.