DUI/DWI offenders in Ethel are often given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can ordinarily be quite severe, including incarceration and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ethel that are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe penalties, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.