DUI/DWI offenders in Prudence Island, Rhode Island are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of consequences for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be rather extreme, including incarceration and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, especially for initial offenders, the judge finds that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Prudence Island, Rhode Island who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more serious consequences, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.