Rehabilitating persons who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing future drug related offenses for individuals that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Pine that do take part in in drug and alcohol treatment centers, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a far better shot of handling the root of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Pine instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.