DUI/DWI offenders in Thonotosassa are occasionally given the option to participate in a drug treatment center instead of penalties for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for such offenses can often be very serious, which can include incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for first time offenders, the judge may decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Thonotosassa who are lucky enough to be able to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional serious punishment, many will remain away from the court system permanently.