Rehabilitating men and women who are addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in curbing future drug related offenses for individuals who do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Kivalina, AK. that do take part in in drug and alcohol rehab facilities, even if not of their own choice as is occasionally ordered by the court, these persons have a much better opportunity of addressing the root of the issue so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related crimes. The costs to society associated with these drug related crimes is also affected positively when criminal justice clients become rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Kivalina, AK. instead of incarceration or other penalties.