DUI/DWI offenders in Ridgeway, WV. are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can often be rather serious, including jail time and significant fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ridgeway, WV. who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other additional extreme punishment, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.