DUI/DWI offenders in Girdwood are sometimes given the chance to take part in a drug treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be very extreme, and may include incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Girdwood who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious consequences, most will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.