Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related offenses for people who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Freeport who do partake in drug and alcohol treatment programs, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the court, these clients have a much better chance at handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug treatment centers in Freeport in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.