DUI/DWI offenders in Irwin, Idaho are sometimes given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be very extreme, including incarceration and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Irwin, Idaho that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more extreme punishment, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.