Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses for people that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Lime Springs, Iowa who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation programs in Lime Springs, Iowa in lieu of jail time or other penalties.