Treating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in eliminating future drug related offenses those offenders that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Waddington, NY. who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, even against one's will as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these persons have a significantly better opportunity of addressing the crux of the problem so that they can remain off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Waddington, NY. instead of jail time or other penalties.