DUI/DWI offenders in Munising are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such crimes can often be quite extreme, and may include incarceration and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the court may decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Munising that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other more extreme penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.