DUI/DWI offenders in Yuma, Colorado are often given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for such criminal offenses can often be rather serious, which can include incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the court finds that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Yuma, Colorado that are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more severe penalties, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.