DUI/DWI offenders in Bedford are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such crimes can often be very extreme, and may include incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bedford who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other far more extreme penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.