DUI/DWI offenders in New Boston are sometimes given the option to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment program in lieu of consequences for their drug or alcohol related offenses. Penalties for these types of criminal offenses can occasionally be quite severe, and may include being locked up in jail and substantial fines and various absorbitant costs to pay for being in court for and/or found guilty of DUI/DWI. Often, particularly for new offenders, the criminal justice system will decide that addressing the issues of drug or alcohol addiction in drug rehab is a better decision in the long term for curbing the problem. For DUI/DWI offenders in New Boston who are fortunate enough to be allowed to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more serious punishment, many will remain away from the criminal justice system permanently.