DUI/DWI offenders in Rockingham are often given the chance to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can ordinarily be rather harsh, which can include being locked up in jail and significant fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Rockingham that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme consequences, a great number will remain out of the court system permanently.