Rehabilitating 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 future drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Douglas Flat, California that do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the judge, these persons have a significantly better chance at addressing the root of the issue 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 offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Douglas Flat, California in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.