DUI/DWI offenders in Waves, NC. are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of crimes can often be rather serious, including incarceration and substantial fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Waves, NC. that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more serious punishment, most will remain out of the criminal justice system permanently.