DUI/DWI offenders in East Point are often given the chance to participate in a drug rehab center instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be rather severe, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in East Point who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other more severe punishment, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.