Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Ericson, NE. who do partake in alcohol and drug treatment centers, even un-voluntarily as is often court ordered, these individuals have a far better chance at dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay sober and away from the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation centers in Ericson, NE. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.