Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing future drug related offenses for people who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in San Juan Capistrano that do take part in in drug and alcohol treatment programs, even against one's will as is occasionally ordered by the court, these individuals have a significantly better chance at addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from the streets drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug treatment facilities in San Juan Capistrano instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.