Treating men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating future drug related crimes for individuals that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Vandalia that do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally court ordered, these clients have a much better chance at handling the root of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and away from the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to society having to do with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug rehab centers in Vandalia instead of incarceration or other penalties.