DUI/DWI offenders in Folsom are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be rather serious, including incarceration and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the court will decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Folsom who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.