Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of curbing future drug related crimes by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Edgewater that do partake in alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes court ordered, these individuals have a far better opportunity of addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Edgewater in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.