Rehabilitating persons who are addicted to drugs and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing future drug related crimes by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Ogdensburg, NY. that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these persons have a far better chance at dealing with the root of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Ogdensburg, NY. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.