Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related criminal offenses for individuals who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Shelter Island Heights who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehab centers, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the judge, these persons have a significantly better shot of addressing the crux of the problem so that they can remain off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society having to do with these drug related offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Shelter Island Heights in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.