DUI/DWI offenders in Huntington, Indiana are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be quite extreme, including jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Huntington, Indiana who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional extreme penalties, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.