DUI/DWI offenders in Kinderhook are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug treatment center in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can often be quite severe, including jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kinderhook who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more extreme penalties, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.