Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Ojai, California that do partake in drug and alcohol rehab programs, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally ordered by the court, these persons have a much better chance at dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Ojai in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.