DUI/DWI offenders in Willow River are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be rather serious, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Willow River who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other more serious penalties, most will remain out of the court system permanently.