DUI/DWI offenders in Avondale are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can often be rather extreme, including jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Avondale that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe punishment, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.