Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing future drug related crimes by those who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Edgewood who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab centers, even against one's will as is occasionally ordered by the court, these persons have a significantly better shot of handling the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Edgewood in lieu of jail time or other penalties.