DUI/DWI offenders in Carlisle, Iowa are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug treatment program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of offenses can often be quite severe, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Carlisle, Iowa that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe consequences, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.