Rehabilitating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Pantego that do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol treatment centers, even against one's will as is often ordered by the court, these clients have a significantly better chance at handling the root of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug rehab programs in Pantego in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.