DUI/DWI offenders in Mer Rouge, Louisiana are often given the opportunity to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in lieu of punishment for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such criminal offenses can occasionally be quite serious, including incarceration and significant fines and even significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for first time offenders, the criminal justice system finds that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol abuse in drug rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for effectively addressing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Mer Rouge, Louisiana who are lucky enough to be permitted to participate in this rehab process instead of other far more serious punishment, many will stay away from the court system for good.