DUI/DWI offenders in Manchester, Washington are often given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment center instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite severe, and may include jail time and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for first time offenders, the court finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Manchester, Washington who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional severe penalties, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.