Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses those offenders who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Auburn, Kansas that do take part in in alcohol and drug rehab centers, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally court ordered, these clients have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug rehab programs in Auburn, Kansas instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.