Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of preventing repeat drug related offenses by those who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Bowling Green, Missouri that do take part in in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the judge, these clients have a much better chance at addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug rehabilitation programs in Bowling Green, Missouri instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.