DUI/DWI offenders in Haddam are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these types of crimes can ordinarily be rather severe, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the court finds that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Haddam that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more serious punishment, many will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.