Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating repeat drug related criminal offenses for people who do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Berrien Springs, MI. who do partake in alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these clients have a significantly better chance at dealing with the crux of the problem so that they can stay abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society related to these drug related crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients become helped in drug and alcohol rehab programs in Berrien Springs, MI. in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.