DUI/DWI offenders in Kanopolis, KS. are occasionally given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be rather harsh, including incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing the problems 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 Kanopolis, KS. who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional severe consequences, many will remain away from the court system permanently.