Treating men and women who are addicted 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 receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Sedalia, North Carolina who do take part in in drug treatment facilities, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes court ordered, these persons have a far better chance at handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug treatment facilities in Sedalia, North Carolina instead of jail time or other penalties.