Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing repeat drug related offenses for individuals that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Auburn that do partake in alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these clients have a much better opportunity of addressing the root of the problem so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society related to these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Auburn instead of incarceration or other penalties.