Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing future drug related criminal offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Herculaneum, Missouri that do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these individuals have a significantly better opportunity of addressing the crux of the problem so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system related to these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Herculaneum, Missouri in lieu of incarceration or other penalties.