DUI/DWI offenders in Lakewood, IL. are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center as opposed to receiving other penalties for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be quite severe, including incarceration and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Lakewood, IL. that are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other more extreme penalties, most will remain out of the court system permanently.