DUI/DWI offenders in Brewster are often given the opportunity to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment program in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such crimes can occasionally be rather harsh, and may include jail time and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Brewster who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other additional severe penalties, many will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.