Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a successful method of curbing repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Pittsfield who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol treatment facilities, even against one's will as is often ordered by the judge, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of handling the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Pittsfield in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.