DUI/DWI offenders in Barbourmeade, Kentucky are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather severe, which can include jail time and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the court finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Barbourmeade, Kentucky who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious punishment, many will stay out of the court system permanently.