Treating persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses by those who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Washburn who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab programs, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a far better chance at addressing the root of the problem so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Washburn in lieu of jail time or other penalties.