Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related offenses for people who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Bingham, Maine that do take part in in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a significantly better chance at addressing the root of the problem so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug rehabilitation centers in Bingham, Maine instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.