Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in South Bend, Washington who do partake in alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is often court ordered, these individuals have a far better chance at handling the root of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug rehabilitation centers in South Bend, Washington instead of jail time or other penalties.