DUI/DWI offenders in Newaygo are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment facility instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can often be very harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Newaygo that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe penalties, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.