Treating men and women who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing future drug related offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in South Paris, Maine who do take part in in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a much better opportunity of handling the crux of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug rehab facilities in South Paris, Maine instead of jail time or other penalties.