Rehabbing men and women who are addicted to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related criminal offenses for individuals that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Cottage Grove that do agree to take part in treatment in drug treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the judge, these clients have a much better opportunity of addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug treatment centers in Cottage Grove in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.