Rehabbing men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing repeat drug related crimes by those who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Gloucester who do partake in drug rehabilitation programs, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these clients have a much better opportunity of handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehab facilities in Gloucester in lieu of jail time or other penalties.