Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a productive method of preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses by those that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Midlothian that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even against one's will as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a far better shot of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Midlothian in lieu of jail time or other penalties.