Treating 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 crimes by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in White Marsh who do agree to take part in treatment in drug treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these persons have a much better chance at dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society having to do with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in White Marsh instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.