DUI/DWI offenders in Tahlequah are occasionally given the option to take part in a drug rehab facility as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can often be very serious, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for initial offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Tahlequah who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other more serious punishment, most will stay away from the court system permanently.