DUI/DWI offenders in Portland, MI. are often given the option to take part in a drug rehabilitation program as opposed to receiving other penalties for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these kinds of offenses can often be very severe, including incarceration and substantial fines and other significant costs associated with being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Frequently, particularly for new offenders, the judge will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long run for full handling the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Portland, MI. who are fortunate enough to be permitted to take part in such treatment instead of other far more severe punishment, most will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.