Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of preventing future drug related criminal offenses by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Eagle Lake, Minnesota that do partake in drug and alcohol rehab programs, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these clients have a significantly better opportunity of addressing the crux of the problem so that they can stay sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society associated with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug rehabilitation facilities in Eagle Lake, Minnesota instead of jail time or other penalties.