Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Gilboa, West Virginia that do take part in in drug and alcohol rehab programs, even if not of their own choice as is often court ordered, these persons have a much better opportunity of handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Gilboa, West Virginia in lieu of jail time or other penalties.