DUI/DWI offenders in Wenden are often given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can often be very harsh, including being locked up in jail and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is a better decision in the long term for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Wenden that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other far more extreme punishment, many will remain out of the criminal justice system for good.