DUI/DWI offenders in Farmingville are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug rehab facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be very extreme, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Farmingville who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other far more extreme penalties, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.