DUI/DWI offenders in Pocono Lake are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can often be very serious, including jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pocono Lake who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other far more extreme punishment, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.