DUI/DWI offenders in River Forest, Illinois are often given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment facility instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such criminal offenses can occasionally be quite severe, including jail time and serious fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for initial offenders, the judge may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in River Forest, Illinois who are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other additional extreme penalties, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.