Rehabilitating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Erie, Illinois that do partake in drug rehabilitation centers, even against one's will as is often ordered by the court, these clients have a much better chance at handling the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Erie, Illinois instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.