Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of curbing repeat drug related crimes for individuals who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Galeton that do take part in in alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, even against one's will as is often ordered by the court, these individuals have a far better opportunity of addressing the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Galeton instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.