Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating repeat drug related crimes for individuals that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Tecate who do partake in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these clients have a significantly better shot of addressing the root of the issue so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Tecate instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.