Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing future drug related offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Damascus that do take part in in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even against one's will as is sometimes court ordered, these individuals have a much better shot of addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Damascus in lieu of jail time or other penalties.