DUI/DWI offenders in Tamassee are often given the option to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation center instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can occasionally be quite extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Tamassee that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe penalties, most will stay away from the court system permanently.