Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating repeat drug related offenses for people who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Cutler, California that do partake in alcohol and drug rehab programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these clients have a significantly better chance at dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay abstinent and away from being implicated in drug related crimes. The costs to society associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Cutler, California instead of jail time or other penalties.