DUI/DWI offenders in Port Haywood are sometimes given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of crimes can ordinarily be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Port Haywood that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious penalties, many will remain away from the court system permanently.