Rehabbing men and women who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Bellingham, Minnesota who do partake in drug rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these individuals have a much better chance at handling the root of the problem so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society having to do with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment centers in Bellingham, Minnesota in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.