Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs and have landed somewhere in the criminal justice system has proven effective in preventing repeat drug related criminal offenses by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Port Angeles who do agree to take part in treatment in alcohol and drug rehab programs, even un-voluntarily as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these clients have a much better chance at dealing with the crux of the issue so that they can stay sober and off of negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to the criminal justice system associated with these drug related crimes is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients become rehabbed in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Port Angeles in lieu of jail time or other penalties.