DUI/DWI offenders in Nichols are occasionally given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be rather extreme, including jail time and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Nichols who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more serious penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.