Rehabilitating individuals who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and have ended up in the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing future drug related crimes for individuals who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Covington, Michigan that do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehab programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the court, these clients have a much better chance at addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from the streets drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be helped in drug rehab centers in Covington, Michigan in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.