Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating future drug related crimes for individuals that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in West Edmeston, NY. who do take part in in alcohol and drug rehab programs, even un-voluntarily as is often ordered by the court, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol treatment centers in West Edmeston, NY. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.