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 to be a productive method of curbing repeat drug related crimes those offenders that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Lincolnton, North Carolina that do agree to take part in treatment in drug treatment programs, even against one's will as is often court ordered, these individuals have a significantly better chance at dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. 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 Lincolnton, North Carolina instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.