DUI/DWI offenders in Kirk, Colorado are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be rather serious, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kirk, Colorado who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe consequences, many will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.