Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a productive method of curbing repeat drug related offenses those offenders who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Bay City that do agree to take part in treatment in drug treatment programs, even against one's will as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a much better shot of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society associated with these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug treatment centers in Bay City instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.