DUI/DWI offenders in Clayton are often given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for such crimes can ordinarily be quite serious, which can include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Clayton that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious consequences, many will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.