DUI/DWI offenders in Clyde, NC. are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite extreme, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Clyde, NC. who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other additional extreme penalties, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.