DUI/DWI offenders in Edinburg, ND. are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such offenses can often be rather extreme, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Edinburg, ND. that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other more severe consequences, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.