DUI/DWI offenders in East Waterford, PA. are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can often be very harsh, which can include jail time and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the court may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in East Waterford, PA. that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other more serious consequences, most will stay away from the court system permanently.