DUI/DWI offenders in Wade are occasionally given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather harsh, and may include jail time and substantial fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Wade who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional serious punishment, most will stay away from the court system permanently.