DUI/DWI offenders in Watson are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be rather serious, and may include jail time and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Watson that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other more serious punishment, a great number will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.