Rehabilitating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven a successful method of eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses for individuals that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Richards, MO. that do partake in drug and alcohol rehab programs, even against one's will as is often ordered by the court, these persons have a much better opportunity of addressing the root of the problem so that they can stay off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug rehab centers in Richards, MO. in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.