DUI/DWI offenders in Houston are sometimes given the chance to participate in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for these types of criminal offenses can ordinarily be very serious, which can include incarceration and serious fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, specifically for new offenders, the judge finds that treating the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Houston that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more serious penalties, many will remain away from the court system permanently.