Rehabbing men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing repeat drug related crimes by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in East Peoria who do take part in in alcohol and drug treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these persons have a much better opportunity of handling the root of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to society having to do with these drug related offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become helped in drug rehabilitation programs in East Peoria instead of jail time or other harsh punishment.