DUI/DWI offenders in Lower Brule are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather severe, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the judge finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lower Brule who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other far more serious punishment, a great number will remain away from the court system for good.