DUI/DWI offenders in Scammon, KS. are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be very serious, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Scammon, KS. that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other additional severe penalties, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.