Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven a productive method of eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses for people that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Stanberry, Missouri who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these clients have a far better opportunity of addressing the root of the problem so that they can remain sober and away from the streets drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug treatment programs in Stanberry, Missouri in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.