DUI/DWI offenders in Metairie, LA. are often given the option to take advantage of a drug rehab center in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be very serious, which can include jail time and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Metairie, LA. who are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more serious penalties, most will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.