Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses those offenders that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Porterville, California that do take part in in drug rehab programs, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the court, these clients have a much better chance at addressing the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug treatment facilities in Porterville instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.