DUI/DWI offenders in Westerlo are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can occasionally be very extreme, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Many times, specifically for initial offenders, the court finds that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Westerlo who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment instead of other far more severe penalties, many will remain away from the court system for good.