DUI/DWI offenders in Needmore are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these types of offenses can often be quite severe, and may include jail time and significant fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Needmore who are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more severe penalties, many will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.