Many people who are convicted of DUI or DWI in Columbia find themselves at a crossroads, and can find themselves dealing with serious penalties for their drug related offenses or take part in proven and effective alcohol and drug rehab facilities. First time DUI/DWI criminal justice clients are prime candidates for such treatment, and this has been been very helpful in dealing with problems with drugs and alcohol and keeping them of the court system in the future. In fact, even if the drug rehab option is not voluntary and is ordered by the judge these offenders experience the same successes as those who take part in drug and alcohol rehab by their own will. In essence, it is much more advantageous for the offender, the court system and society at large to rehab DUI/DWI offenders than it is to penalize them.