DUI/DWI offenders in Monument are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug and alcohol rehab program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for such criminal offenses can often be very extreme, including jail time and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Monument who are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other more severe penalties, a great number will stay out of the court system permanently.