DUI/DWI offenders in Cochiti Lake, NM. are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be rather extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Cochiti Lake, NM. that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe penalties, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.