Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of preventing repeat drug related crimes by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Annapolis who do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehab facilities, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the court, these individuals have a far better opportunity of handling the root of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug treatment centers in Annapolis in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.