Rehabbing persons who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses for people that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Chevak, Alaska who do take part in in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, even un-voluntarily as is occasionally court ordered, these clients have a significantly better opportunity of addressing the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal acts. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related criminal offenses is also affected positively when criminal justice clients are rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehab centers in Chevak, Alaska instead of incarceration or other harsh punishment.