Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a productive method of eliminating repeat drug related offenses by those who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Hector, NY. who do partake in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally court ordered, these clients have a much better opportunity of handling the root of the issue so that they can stay sober and away from the streets drug related crimes. The costs to society having to do with these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Hector, NY. in lieu of jail time or other penalties.