Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating future drug related offenses for people who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Lakeland who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the court, these clients have a much better shot of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug rehabilitation programs in Lakeland in lieu of jail time or other penalties.