DUI/DWI offenders in Tremont are occasionally given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehabilitation program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these types of offenses can occasionally be very harsh, and may include jail time and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the court may decide that treating the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Tremont that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other additional extreme penalties, many will stay out of the criminal justice system for good.