DUI/DWI offenders in Ontonagon are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these types of offenses can occasionally be rather serious, including incarceration and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ontonagon who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme punishment, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.