DUI/DWI offenders in East Hardwick are often given the option to take advantage of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be quite severe, which can include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. More often than not, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in drug rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in East Hardwick who are fortunate enough to be able to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other far more severe consequences, most will stay out of the criminal justice system permanently.