DUI/DWI offenders in Gahanna are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can often be very severe, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the court finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Gahanna that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more extreme punishment, many will stay out of the court system permanently.