DUI/DWI offenders in Longton are occasionally given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be quite severe, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Longton who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme consequences, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.