Rehabbing 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 successful method of curbing repeat drug related crimes for people who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Galena who do partake in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the judge, these persons have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can remain sober and away from the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Galena in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.