Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related offenses those offenders that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Roseboro, North Carolina who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the root of the issue so that they can stay sober and off of the streets drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Roseboro, North Carolina instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.