Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related offenses for individuals who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Brooks, California that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab programs, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the court, these individuals have a far better opportunity of addressing the crux of the problem so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Brooks in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.