Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of preventing future drug related criminal offenses by those who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Harwinton that do partake in drug and alcohol rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes court ordered, these individuals have a far better opportunity of addressing the crux of the issue so that they can stay off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug treatment facilities in Harwinton instead of jail time or other penalties.