Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of eliminating future drug related criminal offenses those offenders who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Highgate Springs that do take part in in alcohol and drug treatment centers, even against one's will as is often court ordered, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug rehab centers in Highgate Springs instead of jail time or other penalties.