DUI/DWI offenders in Atwood are sometimes given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab facility as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can often be quite extreme, and may include jail time and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Atwood who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more severe punishment, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.