DUI/DWI offenders in Eau Claire, Michigan are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can often be very severe, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Eau Claire, Michigan that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other far more serious consequences, many will remain out of the court system permanently.