DUI/DWI offenders in Bangor are occasionally given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for such offenses can often be very extreme, including jail time and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for initial offenders, the court will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bangor who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other additional extreme consequences, a great number will remain out of the court system for good.