DUI/DWI offenders in Odessa, Florida are sometimes given the option to take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center as opposed to receiving other consequences for their alcohol or drug related offenses. The consequences for such crimes can often be quite severe, and may include being locked up in jail and serious fines and other absorbitant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for new offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is going to be more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Odessa, Florida that are lucky enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other far more extreme penalties, a great number will remain away from the court system permanently.