Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses by those that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Gonzales, LA. that do partake in drug rehab programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of handling the crux of the problem so that they can remain off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug treatment centers in Gonzales, LA. instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.