DUI/DWI offenders in Gibraltar are often given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such criminal offenses can occasionally be rather extreme, including incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Gibraltar who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe penalties, a great number will stay away from the court system permanently.