Treating persons 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 crimes those offenders that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Slater, Colorado who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even un-voluntarily as is often court ordered, these individuals have a far better opportunity of handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become helped in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Slater, Colorado in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.