DUI/DWI offenders in Soldotna are sometimes given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such offenses can occasionally be quite extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Soldotna who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious penalties, many will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.