Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related criminal offenses for people that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Trinidad, Colorado who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even against one's will as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a far better chance at dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society having to do with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Trinidad, Colorado instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.