Treating persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of preventing future drug related offenses by those who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Winton, Minnesota that do take part in in alcohol and drug rehab programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these persons have a far better chance at handling the crux of the problem so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug rehabilitation centers in Winton, Minnesota instead of jail time or other penalties.