DUI/DWI offenders in Norwood, MA. are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be very severe, and may include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for first time offenders, the court will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Norwood, MA. that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other more serious consequences, a great number will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.