DUI/DWI offenders in Eureka are often given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be very severe, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Eureka that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more serious punishment, many will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.