DUI/DWI offenders in Grand Junction are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug treatment center in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of offenses can ordinarily be rather extreme, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Grand Junction that are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other far more extreme consequences, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.