DUI/DWI offenders in Wahpeton are often given the option to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of crimes can occasionally be rather severe, including incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Wahpeton that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe consequences, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.