DUI/DWI offenders in Indian Shores are often given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these types of crimes can often be very harsh, including incarceration and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Indian Shores who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other far more severe punishment, most will remain out of the court system permanently.