DUI/DWI offenders in Darlington are occasionally given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can often be very harsh, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Darlington that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme punishment, many will stay away from the court system for good.