DUI/DWI offenders in Watauga, South Dakota are occasionally given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, including jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Watauga, South Dakota that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional severe penalties, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.