DUI/DWI offenders in Rhodes are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very harsh, and may include jail time and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Rhodes who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional severe punishment, most will stay away from the court system permanently.