Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses by those who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Avila Beach that do partake in drug rehabilitation centers, even against one's will as is often court ordered, these clients have a far better shot of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Avila Beach, CA. in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.