DUI/DWI offenders in Big Sandy are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be rather serious, which can include incarceration and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Big Sandy that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional serious penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.