DUI/DWI offenders in Paintsville are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can often be very harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Paintsville who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more serious penalties, most will remain away from the court system for good.