Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related crimes by those who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Dakota, IL. who do take part in in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society having to do with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug treatment programs in Dakota, IL. instead of jail time or other penalties.