DUI/DWI offenders in Dalton are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug rehab program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can often be quite severe, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Dalton who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more extreme penalties, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.