Rehabbing individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses by those who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Hartman that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the court, these clients have a much better chance at dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Hartman instead of incarceration or other penalties.