DUI/DWI offenders in Flat Top, WV. are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can often be very harsh, and may include jail time and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Flat Top, WV. who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more extreme punishment, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.