DUI/DWI offenders in Opolis are often given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment facility instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be rather serious, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Opolis that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other more serious consequences, a great number will stay out of the court system permanently.