DUI/DWI offenders in Ada are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of offenses can ordinarily be very harsh, which can include incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for new offenders, the judge finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ada that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme punishment, many will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.