There are programs available for DWI clients only, because of the type of their violation and the requirement to carry out specific requirements demanded by the legal system. If you're convicted of a non-violent drug or alcohol related crime, it is very possible that you will be given the opportunity to receive rehabilitation as opposed to other penalties such as jail time. In most states, the alternatives to jail are recovery programs which include classes, group counseling such as Alcoholics Anonymous and in some cases community service. Some states allow people to participate in the above activities and upon meeting certain conditions are even allowed to drive their vehicle with an alcohol monitoring device installed in their vehicle. There are treatment facilities that are inpatient and specifically treat DWI clients. This will usually be something that is determined by the judge and usually proposed as an alternative sentence by your attorney, if you are addicted to drugs or alcohol and it is only your first or second DWI charge.
Addiction rehab programs in Etna that treat DWI clients only abide by the instructions required by the courts and help offenders meet all the demands of their sentence and/or parole. In most cases individuals will have to plead guilty to their charge, and will be randomly tested for substance use, be required to make restitution if there are any victims involved, and be required to make frequent appearances and check in with drug court, their parole officer, etc. This sounds like a lot, but it is better than spending up to two years in jail.