DUI/DWI offenders in Kachemak, AK. are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such offenses can often be very serious, which can include incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kachemak, AK. who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious penalties, most will remain away from the court system permanently.