Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating repeat drug related crimes for individuals who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Whitlash, MT. who do take part in in drug rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these individuals have a far better opportunity of addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society having to do with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Whitlash, MT. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.