DUI/DWI offenders in Purdum are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be very extreme, which can include jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the court will decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Purdum that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other far more serious penalties, many will stay away from the court system permanently.