DUI/DWI offenders in Cecil, Alabama are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug treatment center in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be rather severe, including jail time and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Cecil, Alabama that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other more extreme consequences, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.