DUI/DWI offenders in Monon are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can ordinarily be rather severe, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for new offenders, the court will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Monon that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional serious punishment, most will stay out of the court system permanently.