Treating persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing future drug related offenses for individuals that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Cedar Rapids that do partake in drug and alcohol treatment facilities, even against one's will as is often court ordered, these individuals have a far better shot of dealing with the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug treatment facilities in Cedar Rapids in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.