Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related offenses for people that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Erie, PA. that do take part in in drug rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes court ordered, these individuals have a far better shot of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can stay abstinent and away from the streets drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehab facilities in Erie, PA. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.