Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven a successful method of preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Panama, New York that do partake in drug treatment facilities, even against one's will as is often court ordered, these individuals have a significantly better shot of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients are helped in drug rehabilitation programs in Panama, New York in lieu of jail time or other penalties.