DUI/DWI offenders in West Fulton are occasionally given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be very serious, including jail time and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in West Fulton who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious punishment, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.