Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Hopedale that do take part in in drug treatment centers, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these persons have a far better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Hopedale in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.