DUI/DWI offenders in Evergreen are often given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be quite harsh, and may include jail time and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the court finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Evergreen who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more serious consequences, a great number will stay out of the court system permanently.