Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating repeat drug related offenses by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Arvada who do take part in in drug and alcohol treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes court ordered, these individuals have a much better shot of handling the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Arvada instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.