Rehabbing individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of preventing repeat drug related crimes for individuals who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Mescalero, New Mexico that do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehabilitation centers, even against one's will as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a far better opportunity of handling the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society associated with these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become helped in drug rehab programs in Mescalero, New Mexico in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.