DUI/DWI offenders in Gorham, ME. are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The punishment for these kinds of crimes can often be rather extreme, and may include incarceration and substantial fines and other absorbitant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Many times, particularly for new offenders, the court will decide that addressing the issues of alcohol and drug addiction in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Gorham, ME. that are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more severe punishment, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.