DUI/DWI offenders in Port Heiden are occasionally given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be rather serious, which can include jail time and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for new offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Port Heiden that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other more severe punishment, a great number will remain away from the court system for good.