Treating persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related criminal offenses by those who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Linden who do take part in in drug rehab centers, even against one's will as is often court ordered, these persons have a significantly better opportunity of addressing the root of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and away from the streets drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehab facilities in Linden in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.