Treating persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of eliminating repeat drug related offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Penfield who do partake in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these clients have a much better shot of handling the crux of the problem so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment programs in Penfield instead of jail time or other penalties.