DUI/DWI offenders in Atchison are occasionally given the option to take part in a drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can often be very harsh, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Atchison who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more severe penalties, most will remain away from the court system permanently.