New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is taking the lead on a national issue with a proposal that could change the way that state judicial systems deal with drug abuse.  In his recent State of the State Address, the governor suggested that every nonviolent offender with a serious substance abuse problem undergo mandatory treatment.  The governor then took his proposal one step further and suggested that treatment should take the place of a prison sentence.  Speaking to those who would be affected by the proposal, Governor Christie said, “We want to help you, not throw you away.  We will require you to get treatment.  Your life has value.”…