Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Conroe who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these clients have a far better shot of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can remain sober and away from the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Conroe in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.