DUI/DWI clients who're taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities are generally there by their own choice, but more often than not in drug and alcohol treatment as part of a mandated court order. DUI/DWI clients, especially first-time offenders could be ordered to rehab either in lieu of other consequences or as part of their sentence. DUI/DWI clients may benefit greatly from rehab as an alternative to being punished for his or her crimes, and so can the judicial system. It has been established that people who are treated for drug or alcohol use issues rather than other penalties being enforced upon them have much better chances of staying out of the courts than those who are fined, ordered to prison time, etc. In alcohol and drug rehab programs DUI/DWI clients can establish why they abuse drugs and alcohol, so that they can address these issues and find resolution for the actual situations and circumstances inside their lives which prompt their drug abuse. This could truly save lives, not only the lives of the DUI/DWI clients, but those who may be impacted by their drug or alcohol use whenever they drive while drunk or high later on. It's a real second chance for DUI/DWI clients.