DUI/DWI offenders in Lynden are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for such crimes can ordinarily be very serious, including jail time and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lynden who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme punishment, most will remain out of the court system permanently.