Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related offenses those offenders that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Sussex who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol treatment facilities, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the court, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related crimes is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab facilities in Sussex instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.