DUI/DWI offenders in Dixon, New Mexico are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug rehabilitation center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can often be quite severe, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Dixon, New Mexico that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other more severe penalties, most will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.