Rehabbing individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Park Rapids who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even against one's will as is often court ordered, these clients have a much better opportunity of addressing the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from the streets drug related crimes. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Park Rapids in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.