DUI/DWI offenders in North Scituate are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehab program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for such crimes can ordinarily be rather severe, including being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in North Scituate who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other more severe consequences, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.