DUI/DWI offenders in South Shore are sometimes given the option to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be rather severe, which can include incarceration and significant fines and various significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for first time offenders, the judge will decide that treating the concerns of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in South Shore who are fortunate enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious punishment, many will remain away from the court system for good.