DUI/DWI offenders in Fort Thomas, Arizona are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather harsh, and may include incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Fort Thomas, Arizona that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more serious penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.