Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related crimes for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina who do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these clients have a far better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug rehabilitation facilities in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.