Treating persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a successful method of curbing future drug related criminal offenses for people that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Agency that do take part in in alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the judge, these individuals have a much better opportunity of handling the root of the issue so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Agency instead of jail time or other penalties.