DUI/DWI offenders in West Harwich, MA. are occasionally given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment facility in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of criminal offenses can ordinarily be rather severe, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in West Harwich, MA. that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other more severe consequences, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.