DUI/DWI offenders in Gordon are often given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these types of offenses can occasionally be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Gordon who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious penalties, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.