DUI/DWI offenders in Quinebaug are sometimes given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related crimes. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can often be very extreme, including incarceration and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the court will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Quinebaug who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more extreme penalties, many will stay away from the criminal justice system for good.