DUI/DWI offenders in Thompson, Missouri are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such crimes can occasionally be very severe, including jail time and serious fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Thompson, Missouri who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe punishment, many will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.