DUI/DWI offenders in Bryan are occasionally given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be very harsh, including jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bryan who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe penalties, many will stay away from the court system permanently.