DUI/DWI offenders in Taunton often find that they are burdened with extreme penalties for their crimes including time in jail and other consequences which can affect them for a long time to come. In lieu of these penalties or to reduce some of them, many DUI/DWI offenders are given the option of or sometimes ordered by the court to participate in a Taunton drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility to tackle their problems with drugs or alcohol addiction. Ordering or making the recommendation that DUI/DWI offenders participate in drug and alcohol rehab has proven effective not only in handling problems concerning substance abuse but also in keeping them away from the criminal justice system permanently. A lot of DUI/DWI offenders who are given one shot become rehabbed, which has a great impact not only on the DUI or DWI offender but on the court system and society at large.