DUI/DWI offenders in Anderson Island are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can often be rather serious, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Anderson Island who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more extreme penalties, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.