Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing repeat drug related crimes by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Peoria, Arizona who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes court ordered, these clients have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the root of the issue so that they can remain 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 rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Peoria, Arizona in lieu of jail time or other penalties.