Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating future drug related criminal offenses those offenders that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Watts that do partake in drug rehab programs, even if not of their own choice as is often court ordered, these individuals have a significantly better shot of addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and off of the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Watts in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.