Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating future drug related criminal offenses those offenders that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Hale Center who do take part in in alcohol and drug rehab centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these individuals have a far better chance at addressing the root of the problem so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug rehabilitation facilities in Hale Center instead of jail time or other penalties.