DUI/DWI offenders in Sciota, PA. are occasionally given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather harsh, and may include jail time and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Sciota, PA. that are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe penalties, most will stay away from the court system for good.