DUI/DWI offenders in Ogdensburg are sometimes given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehab center instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for such offenses can often be very harsh, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for first time offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Ogdensburg that are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious consequences, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.