DUI/DWI offenders in Charleston, Missouri are often given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Charleston, Missouri who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other far more extreme consequences, most will remain out of the court system permanently.