Treating persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of preventing future drug related crimes by those that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Hamden, NY. who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a significantly better chance at addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and off of the streets drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Hamden, NY. instead of jail time or other penalties.