DUI/DWI offenders in California often find that they are dealt severe penalties as a result of their DUI or DWI which could include jail time and other consequences which may affect them for years. Instead of of these penalties or to lessen some of them, some DUI/DWI offenders are given the option of or possibly court ordered to receive help in a California drug rehab facility to address their problems with alcohol and drug abuse. Ordering or making the recommendation that DUI/DWI offenders participate in drug rehab has proven effective not just in handling concerns regarding drug addiction but also in keeping them away from the criminal justice system permanently. Many DUI/DWI offenders who are given this opportunity end up rehabilitated, which has a great influence not just on the offender but on the court system and society at large.