DUI/DWI offenders in Kivalina, AK. are sometimes given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be very serious, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for initial offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Kivalina, AK. that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme punishment, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.