DUI/DWI offenders in Alton are occasionally given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be very extreme, and may include jail time and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the judge will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Alton who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional serious consequences, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.