DUI/DWI offenders in Avondale, CO. are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for such offenses can often be very serious, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Avondale, CO. who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious punishment, most will stay away from the court system for good.