DUI/DWI offenders in Chaplin, CT. are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug and alcohol rehab program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can often be very extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Chaplin, CT. that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other more extreme punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.