DUI/DWI offenders in Niagara Falls are occasionally given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be rather harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and serious fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Niagara Falls that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other more serious consequences, most will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.