DUI/DWI offenders in Palmyra are often given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite severe, and may include jail time and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for new offenders, the judge finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Palmyra who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other more extreme penalties, many will remain away from the court system permanently.