DUI/DWI offenders in Flushing are often given the opportunity to take part in a drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, and may include incarceration and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Flushing who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other more severe consequences, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.