Treating individuals 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 repeat drug related criminal offenses for people who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Pekin who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, even against one's will as is occasionally court ordered, these clients have a significantly better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of the streets drug related criminal activity. The costs to society associated with these drug related offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients become helped in drug rehab programs in Pekin instead of incarceration or other penalties.