DUI/DWI offenders in Pattison are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehab program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for such offenses can often be rather serious, and may include incarceration and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pattison who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other additional extreme penalties, many will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.