Rehabilitating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related crimes by those who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Gaylord who do take part in in drug rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these individuals have a far better shot of handling the root of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug rehab programs in Gaylord in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.