Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of curbing future drug related criminal offenses those offenders that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Belmont, North Carolina that do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab programs, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the court, these clients have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are rehabbed in drug treatment facilities in Belmont, North Carolina in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.