DUI/DWI offenders in Pepperell, Massachusetts are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be very serious, including jail time and serious fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Pepperell, Massachusetts who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in such treatment in lieu of other far more serious consequences, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.