Rehabbing individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating future drug related criminal offenses by those who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Van Alstyne who do take part in in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these persons have a significantly better opportunity of addressing the root of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug rehab facilities in Van Alstyne in lieu of jail time or other penalties.