Rehabilitating persons who are addicted to drugs and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Richfield who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes court ordered, these individuals have a far better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and away from being implicated in drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Richfield in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.