Treating individuals who are addicted to drugs and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven to be a productive method of eliminating future drug related criminal offenses for people that do receive treatment. For criminal justice clients in Stebbins, Alaska who do agree to take part in treatment in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes court ordered, these persons have a far better opportunity of handling the crux of the issue so that they can remain sober and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also impacted beneficially when criminal justice clients are helped in drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Stebbins, Alaska in lieu of jail time or other penalties.