Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Capitola, California that do take part in in drug and alcohol treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these persons have a far better chance at dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug rehab programs in Capitola, California instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.