DUI/DWI offenders in Blythewood are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug rehab facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be very extreme, which can include jail time and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Blythewood that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other far more severe consequences, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.