Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses by those that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Lincoln who do take part in in alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers, even against one's will as is sometimes court ordered, these clients have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug rehabilitation centers in Lincoln in lieu of jail time or other penalties.