DUI/DWI offenders in St. Marys are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab center as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for these types of offenses can occasionally be very harsh, which can include incarceration and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in St. Marys who are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more severe punishment, many will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.