DUI/DWI offenders in Bridgeton, New Jersey are occasionally given the chance to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility instead of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can ordinarily be very harsh, including jail time and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, especially for initial offenders, the court will decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bridgeton, New Jersey who are lucky enough to be able to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more severe consequences, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.