DUI/DWI offenders in Bow are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment facility in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such criminal offenses can occasionally be quite extreme, including jail time and significant fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bow who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe penalties, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.