Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses for people who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. that do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these persons have a much better shot of addressing the crux of the problem so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.