Treating persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of curbing repeat drug related offenses for people that do become rehabilitated. For criminal justice clients in Belle Haven that do agree to take part in treatment in drug rehab centers, even against one's will as is occasionally court ordered, these individuals have a much better opportunity of dealing with the root of the problem so that they can remain off of drugs and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society associated with these drug related crimes is also affected beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug treatment programs in Belle Haven in lieu of jail time or other harsh punishment.