DUI/DWI offenders in Texico are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for initial offenders, the court may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Texico that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other far more severe consequences, most will remain away from the court system permanently.