Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing future drug related crimes by those who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Sedalia who do take part in in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes court ordered, these persons have a significantly better shot of addressing the crux of the issue so that they can remain off of drugs and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Sedalia instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.