DUI/DWI offenders in West Fargo are often given the chance to participate in a drug treatment program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be very serious, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in West Fargo that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional severe consequences, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.