DUI/DWI offenders in Portage are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug treatment facility as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for such crimes can ordinarily be rather harsh, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Portage who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment instead of other far more serious punishment, many will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.