DUI/DWI offenders in Chugiak, Alaska are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for such offenses can often be very severe, and may include incarceration and significant fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Chugiak, Alaska that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional serious penalties, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.