DUI/DWI offenders in Westdale, NY. are occasionally given the chance to take advantage of a drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other consequences for their drug or alcohol related crimes. The consequences for these types of offenses can often be very serious, and may include incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for first time offenders, the court may decide that treating the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Westdale, NY. that are fortunate enough to be allowed to participate in such treatment instead of other more serious punishment, many will stay out of the court system for good.