DUI/DWI offenders in Whitman are often given the chance to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment center as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related crimes. Penalties for these types of crimes can ordinarily be very extreme, including being locked up in jail and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, especially for initial offenders, the court will decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Whitman that are lucky enough to be able to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more severe consequences, a great number will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.