Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating repeat drug related offenses by those who do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Overland Park, KS. that do partake in alcohol and drug treatment facilities, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the judge, these clients have a far better opportunity of handling the root of the issue so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug treatment programs in Overland Park, KS. instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.