Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Fremont, IA. that do partake in drug and alcohol treatment programs, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes court ordered, these persons have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and off of the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Fremont, IA. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.