Rehabilitating persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of eliminating future drug related criminal offenses by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Pontiac, IL. who do agree to take part in treatment in drug treatment centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these individuals have a significantly better shot of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation facilities in Pontiac, IL. in lieu of jail time or other penalties.