DUI/DWI offenders in Bridgewater are sometimes given the chance to take part in a drug treatment center instead of punishment for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. Penalties for these types of crimes can often be rather harsh, which can include jail time and serious fines and various significant costs associated with being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for new offenders, the court will decide that treating the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in treatment is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Bridgewater who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe consequences, a great number will stay out of the court system for good.