Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Upland who do take part in in drug rehab programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these clients have a far better chance at handling the crux of the problem so that they can stay sober and off of 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 rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Upland instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.