Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related offenses those offenders who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in New Almaden that do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehab facilities, even against one's will as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a much better chance at dealing with the root of the problem so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug treatment programs in New Almaden in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.