Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating repeat drug related crimes for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Scranton who do take part in in alcohol and drug rehab programs, even against one's will as is often ordered by the court, these individuals have a significantly better shot of handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation programs in Scranton in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.