DUI/DWI offenders in El Dorado are often given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, including jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in El Dorado who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme consequences, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.