Rehabilitating persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses those offenders that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Harrison, Montana who do partake in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these persons have a significantly better opportunity of handling the root of the issue so that they can stay off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become helped in drug rehab programs in Harrison, Montana in lieu of jail time or other penalties.