Treating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating future drug related offenses by those that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Lee, MA. that do take part in in drug rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally court ordered, these clients have a far better chance at handling the root of the problem so that they can stay sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society having to do with these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation programs in Lee, MA. instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.