DUI/DWI offenders in Cobb are often given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such offenses can occasionally be quite extreme, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for new offenders, the court will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Cobb who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe consequences, a great number will stay away from the court system for good.