DUI/DWI offenders in Fort Bragg, California are occasionally given the chance to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program in lieu of punishment for their drug or alcohol related criminal offenses. Penalties for these kinds of crimes can occasionally be rather severe, including incarceration and serious fines and even significant costs to pay for being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for initial offenders, the criminal justice system finds that treating the problems of alcohol and drug abuse in treatment is will prove more effective in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in Fort Bragg that are lucky enough to be allowed to participate in this rehab process instead of other additional serious punishment, most will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.