Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Hamilton, IA. who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally ordered by the court, these persons have a significantly better shot 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 offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation programs in Hamilton, IA. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.