DUI/DWI offenders in Everton, Missouri are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug treatment center in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, which can include jail time and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Everton, Missouri that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional severe penalties, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.