DUI/DWI offenders in Atkinson, North Carolina are occasionally given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these types of crimes can often be very serious, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Atkinson, North Carolina that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious punishment, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.