DUI/DWI offenders in Indialantic are sometimes given the opportunity to take advantage of an alcohol and drug treatment facility as opposed to receiving other punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The punishment for these kinds of offenses can often be quite severe, including incarceration and significant fines and even absorbitant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for first time offenders, the judge finds that treating the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Indialantic who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process in lieu of other additional serious consequences, many will stay away from the court system permanently.