DUI/DWI offenders in Lakeview, Arkansas are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such crimes can often be quite harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lakeview, Arkansas who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other more extreme penalties, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.