DUI/DWI offenders in Gladstone, Virginia are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of offenses can occasionally be very severe, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Gladstone, Virginia that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious consequences, most will remain away from the court system permanently.