Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a successful method of curbing future drug related offenses by those who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Winslow who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehab centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes court ordered, these persons have a significantly better opportunity of handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Winslow instead of jail time or other penalties.