DUI/DWI offenders in Oak Point are often given the option to participate in a drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be quite serious, including incarceration and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Oak Point who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more serious consequences, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.