DUI/DWI offenders in Talco are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can occasionally be very harsh, including incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Talco that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other additional serious penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.