Treating individuals 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 repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Hunt that do partake in alcohol and drug rehab centers, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the judge, these clients have a much better shot of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can stay abstinent and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug treatment facilities in Hunt in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.