DUI/DWI offenders in Coahoma are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can occasionally be very harsh, and may include incarceration and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for initial offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Coahoma that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more extreme consequences, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.