DUI/DWI offenders in Fort Collins, Colorado are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such crimes can ordinarily be rather serious, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Fort Collins, Colorado who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe punishment, most will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.