Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating future drug related crimes those offenders that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Gerald, MO. who do take part in in drug and alcohol treatment facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these persons have a far better opportunity of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug rehabilitation programs in Gerald, MO. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.