DUI/DWI offenders in Loveland are sometimes given the option to participate in a drug rehab center in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for such offenses can ordinarily be very serious, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide 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 Loveland that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other additional extreme penalties, many will remain away from the court system permanently.