Rehabbing individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing repeat drug related offenses by those who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Pueblo that do partake in drug and alcohol rehab programs, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally court ordered, these clients have a much better shot of handling the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from being implicated in drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Pueblo in lieu of jail time or other penalties.