DUI/DWI offenders in Poplarville are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can often be very extreme, including jail time and substantial fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Poplarville who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more extreme punishment, most will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.