Treating men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Florence that do take part in in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even against one's will as is occasionally ordered by the court, these clients have a significantly better chance at addressing the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and off of the streets drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Florence in lieu of jail time or other penalties.