Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven a productive method of curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Conewango Valley, New York who do take part in in drug rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these clients have a much better chance at dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Conewango Valley, New York instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.