DUI/DWI offenders in Waco, Texas are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment program as opposed to receiving other punishment for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The consequences for these kinds of criminal offenses can often be very harsh, and may include incarceration and serious fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Waco, Texas that are lucky enough to be able to participate in such treatment instead of other far more serious penalties, many will stay out of the court system permanently.