Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven a successful method of curbing future drug related crimes for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Universal City who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the root of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Universal City in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.