DUI/DWI offenders in Cairo are often given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab facility instead of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can ordinarily be quite harsh, which can include jail time and substantial fines and other significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Cairo that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment instead of other additional serious consequences, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.