DUI/DWI offenders in Wattsville, Alabama are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be rather severe, and may include jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the court may decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Wattsville, Alabama that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe consequences, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.