Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven a successful method of eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Montara, California who do partake in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even against one's will as is often ordered by the judge, these individuals have a much better opportunity of handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug rehab facilities in Montara instead of jail time or other penalties.