DUI/DWI offenders in New Douglas, IL. frequently find themselves dealt severe penalties because of their crimes such as jail time and other consequences which may haunt them for a long time to come. In lieu of these consequences or to lessen some of them, some DUI/DWI offenders are given the option of or sometimes ordered by the court to participate in a New Douglas, IL. drug and alcohol treatment facility to handle their problems with alcohol and drug addiction. Ordering or recommending that DUI/DWI offenders participate in drug and alcohol treatment has proven effective not only in treating concerns concerning drug or alcohol addiction but also in keeping them away from the criminal justice system permanently. Many DUI/DWI offenders that are given this opportunity become rehabbed, having a beneficial impact not only on the offender but on the court system and society at large.