DUI/DWI offenders in Golden City, Missouri are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug treatment center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Golden City, Missouri who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme consequences, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.