DUI/DWI offenders in Laurens are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab center instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be very severe, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Laurens who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more serious consequences, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.