Rehabilitating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a productive method of preventing repeat drug related offenses by those that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Shoreacres who do take part in in drug and alcohol treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes court ordered, these individuals have a much better chance at handling the root of the issue 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 criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug rehab programs in Shoreacres instead of incarceration or other penalties.