DUI/DWI offenders in Alakanuk, AK. are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can occasionally be very harsh, including jail time and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Alakanuk, AK. who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more serious punishment, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.