DUI/DWI offenders in Lockbourne, Ohio are sometimes given the option to take part in a drug rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite serious, including incarceration and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lockbourne, Ohio who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious penalties, many will stay away from the court system for good.