Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related offenses those offenders that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in La Mesa that do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these individuals have a far better opportunity of handling the root of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment centers in La Mesa, California instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.