Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating repeat drug related offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Overton, TX. who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehab programs, even against one's will as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these individuals have a much better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment centers in Overton, TX. instead of incarceration or other penalties.