DUI/DWI offenders in Harrisville are occasionally given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab facility instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such offenses can ordinarily be rather serious, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Harrisville that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more severe punishment, many will stay away from the court system permanently.