DUI/DWI offenders in Carbondale are often given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very harsh, including incarceration and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the concerns of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Carbondale that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other more extreme consequences, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.