DUI/DWI offenders in Lexington are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for such criminal offenses can often be very extreme, including incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the judge finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lexington who are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other more severe punishment, most will remain out of the court system permanently.