Rehabilitating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses those offenders that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Santa Fe that do partake in drug treatment programs, even un-voluntarily as is often court ordered, these individuals have a significantly better chance at dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society having to do with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Santa Fe in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.