DUI/DWI offenders in Protivin are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be rather extreme, including incarceration and substantial fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Protivin who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more extreme penalties, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.