DUI/DWI offenders in Amawalk, NY. often find themselves burdened with extreme penalties for their offenses including time in jail and other penalties which may affect them for a long time to come. Instead of of such consequences or to lessen some of them, many DUI/DWI offenders are given the option of or possibly ordered by the court to participate in an Amawalk, NY. drug and alcohol rehabilitation center to address their issues with drugs or alcohol abuse. Making someone or making the recommendation that DUI/DWI offenders receive treatment in drug rehabilitation has proven effective not just in treating problems regarding substance abuse but also in keeping them out of the criminal justice system permanently. Many DUI/DWI offenders that are given one shot become rehabilitated, having a great influence not only on the DUI or DWI offender but on the court system and society at large.