DUI/DWI offenders in Swampscott, MA. are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug treatment center instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The punishment for such crimes can often be rather severe, and may include incarceration and serious fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the court finds that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Swampscott, MA. who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other more severe punishment, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.