Rehabbing men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in curbing repeat drug related offenses for individuals who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Steele, MO. who do take part in in drug and alcohol treatment programs, even un-voluntarily as is often court ordered, these persons have a much better opportunity of addressing the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system having to do with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehab facilities in Steele, MO. in lieu of jail time or other penalties.