DUI/DWI offenders in Oelwein, IA. are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for such offenses can occasionally be very extreme, including incarceration and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Oelwein, IA. that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other far more severe punishment, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.