DUI/DWI offenders in Mount Freedom are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can ordinarily be rather severe, including incarceration and serious fines and various significant costs to pay for being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mount Freedom who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional extreme punishment, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.