DUI/DWI offenders in Bethpage, TN. are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The consequences for such offenses can often be very severe, including jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bethpage, TN. that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more extreme punishment, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.