Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing future drug related crimes for individuals who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Sinton that do take part in in drug treatment centers, even against one's will as is sometimes court ordered, these persons have a far better opportunity of handling the root of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Sinton instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.