Treating men and women 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 future drug related criminal offenses for individuals that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Thurmond, NC. who do take part in in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, even against one's will as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a far better opportunity of addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and away from the streets drug related criminal acts. The costs to society related to these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug rehabilitation facilities in Thurmond, NC. in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.