DUI/DWI offenders in Coram, New York are sometimes given the opportunity to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program instead of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, and may include incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the judge will decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Coram, New York who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme penalties, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.