DUI/DWI offenders in Avon Lake are occasionally given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can often be quite serious, which can include incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Avon Lake that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.