DUI/DWI offenders in San Diego, CA. are occasionally given the option to take advantage of a drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related criminal offenses. The consequences for such offenses can often be rather extreme, which can include incarceration and significant fines and other significant costs associated with being prosecuted and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, especially for first time offenders, the court will decide that addressing the concerns of alcohol and drug abuse in drug or alcohol rehab is will prove more effective in the long term for effectively addressing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in San Diego that are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in such treatment in lieu of other more extreme consequences, most will remain away from the criminal justice system for good.