Treating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a successful method of preventing future drug related offenses by those who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Newcastle, ME. that do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehab programs, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these persons have a far better chance at dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become helped in drug rehabilitation centers in Newcastle, ME. in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.