DUI/DWI offenders in Alpharetta are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be rather extreme, including jail time and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for initial offenders, the court may decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Alpharetta who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious punishment, many will remain out of the court system permanently.