Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of eliminating future drug related offenses for individuals who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Howard Lake, Minnesota who do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehab programs, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these clients have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation facilities in Howard Lake, Minnesota instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.