DUI/DWI offenders in Rockport, Massachusetts are occasionally given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol treatment facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be rather serious, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Rockport, Massachusetts who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other additional extreme punishment, many will remain out of the court system permanently.