DUI/DWI offenders in New Salem, Illinois are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug rehabilitation facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such offenses can often be rather severe, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the judge may decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in New Salem, Illinois that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other more serious punishment, many will stay away from the court system permanently.