Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating future drug related criminal offenses for people who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Wayland that do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehab centers, even if not of their own choice as is often court ordered, these clients have a much better chance at dealing with the root of the issue so that they can stay off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Wayland instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.