Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a successful method of eliminating repeat drug related crimes for people that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Kernville, California who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a much better chance at handling the root of the problem so that they can stay sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Kernville, California instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.