Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related crimes by those who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Corte Madera, California that do partake in alcohol and drug treatment centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these individuals have a far better chance at handling the root of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Corte Madera, California in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.