DUI/DWI offenders in Bison are occasionally given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab facility in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these types of offenses can often be very severe, and may include jail time and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bison who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe consequences, many will stay away from the court system permanently.