DUI/DWI offenders in New Milford are sometimes given the chance to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for such offenses can occasionally be rather harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the problems of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in New Milford that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other more severe punishment, many will remain out of the court system for good.