One of the most significant strategies in treating the problem of drug and alcohol addiction in Missouri is to bring employers into the fray. There are various forms of addiction treatment programs that can be sponsored by the employers and for this the state government of Missouri provides the employers with various incentives. However, the employer stands to gain a lot more if he or she participates in the addiction treatment program of an employee. The employer will be able to retain a worker who probably is set into the rules of the company and save on the training expenses for a new employee. At the same time, the employer will be able to improve performance of the employee by pulling him or her out of an addiction.