Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing repeat drug related crimes by those who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Columbus, NC. who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the court, these clients have a far better chance at addressing the crux of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from the streets drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug rehab facilities in Columbus, NC. in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.