DUI/DWI offenders in Bradenton Beach, Florida are sometimes given the option to take part in a drug and alcohol treatment program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite harsh, including jail time and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the judge may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bradenton Beach, Florida that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more severe consequences, most will stay away from the court system permanently.