DUI/DWI offenders in Opal are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite extreme, which can include incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for initial offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Opal who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other more extreme penalties, many will stay out of the court system for good.