Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating future drug related offenses for people who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in New Germany, Minnesota that do partake in alcohol and drug rehab facilities, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a far better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of the streets 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 are rehabilitated in drug rehab facilities in New Germany, Minnesota instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.