DUI/DWI offenders in Mount Rainier, Maryland are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug rehab program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be rather severe, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, particularly for first time offenders, the court may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mount Rainier, Maryland that are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.