DUI/DWI offenders in West Kingston are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can often be very serious, and may include incarceration and serious fines and even absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the court will decide that treating the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in West Kingston who are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment in lieu of other more severe penalties, many will stay out of the court system permanently.