DUI/DWI offenders in Clam Gulch, Alaska are sometimes given the chance to take part in a drug treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can ordinarily be very harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the court finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Clam Gulch, Alaska that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.