Rehabbing men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing future drug related crimes for people that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Elephant Butte who do partake in drug and alcohol rehab programs, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a significantly 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 crimes. The costs to society having to do with these drug related offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become helped in drug and alcohol treatment centers in Elephant Butte instead of jail time or other penalties.