Rehabilitating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing future drug related offenses for individuals who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Emden, MO. that do partake in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these persons have a much better chance at handling the crux of the issue so that they can stay abstinent and away from being implicated in drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Emden, MO. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.