DUI/DWI offenders in Powell are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather harsh, and may include incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Powell who are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe punishment, many will stay out of the court system for good.