Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of curbing future drug related offenses by those that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Emmetsburg, IA. who do partake in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even if not of their own choice as is often court ordered, these clients have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can stay abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Emmetsburg, IA. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.