DUI/DWI offenders in Clark are often given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment center instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such offenses can often be quite serious, and may include jail time and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for initial offenders, the judge finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Clark who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional extreme consequences, most will remain away from the court system permanently.