DUI/DWI offenders in Pioneer, Louisiana are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be very serious, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the court will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pioneer, Louisiana that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other more extreme consequences, many will remain away from the court system for good.