DUI/DWI offenders in Monroe are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug rehabilitation center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can often be very harsh, and may include jail time and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Monroe who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other more extreme penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.