DUI/DWI offenders in Stonington are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation facility instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite severe, including jail time and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Stonington who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other far more severe penalties, most will stay away from the court system for good.