DUI/DWI offenders in Marion Center are occasionally given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be quite serious, and may include incarceration and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Marion Center who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious consequences, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.