Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating repeat drug related crimes those offenders who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Nichols, New York who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is often court ordered, these individuals have a far better opportunity of handling the root of the problem so that they can remain abstinent 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 rehabilitated in drug rehab programs in Nichols, New York in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.