DUI/DWI offenders in Canyon Dam, CA. are sometimes given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these types of crimes can occasionally be rather extreme, and may include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for initial offenders, the court finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Canyon Dam, CA. who are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more extreme penalties, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.