Treating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be effective in preventing future drug related criminal offenses by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Hydaburg, Alaska who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, even if not of their own choice as is often ordered by the court, these clients have a much better opportunity of dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society associated with these drug related crimes is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabbed in drug rehabilitation programs in Hydaburg, Alaska in lieu of incarceration or other harsh punishment.