Treating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related offenses for people that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Tampa who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally court ordered, these clients have a much better opportunity of handling the crux of the problem so that they can stay sober and off of the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to society having to do with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Tampa in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.