DUI/DWI offenders in Biddeford, Maine are often given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be quite severe, including jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Biddeford, Maine that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional extreme penalties, many will remain away from the court system for good.