DUI/DWI offenders in Georgetown are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite serious, including incarceration and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the court will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Georgetown who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme consequences, many will remain out of the court system permanently.