Rehabilitating persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven a successful method of eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Baudette, MN. that do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a far better opportunity of addressing the root of the problem so that they can stay sober 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 are helped in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Baudette, MN. instead of jail time or other penalties.