Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing repeat drug related offenses by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Olmito who do take part in in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is often court ordered, these clients have a far better opportunity of handling the root of the problem so that they can stay abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society associated with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug treatment centers in Olmito in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.