DUI/DWI offenders in Rensselaer are sometimes given the option to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such criminal offenses can ordinarily be very extreme, including incarceration and serious fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the court finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Rensselaer who are fortunate enough to be able to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe penalties, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.