DUI/DWI offenders in Odessa are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab facility instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such offenses can often be very severe, which can include incarceration and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Odessa who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe penalties, many will remain out of the court system for good.