DUI/DWI clients who are involved in drug treatment programs are generally there on their own accord, but most of the time in drug and alcohol treatment as part of a mandatory court ruling. DUI/DWI clients, particularly initial offenders might be required to go to treatment either in place of other penalties or as part of their sentence. DUI/DWI clients will benefit greatly from rehabilitation as an alternative to being punished for his or her crimes, and so can the court system. It has been established that those who are treated for drug or alcohol use issues as an alternative to other penalties being forced upon them have far better odds of staying out of the courts than those who find themselves fined, ordered to jail time, etc. In drug and alcohol rehab centers DUI/DWI clients can ascertain why they abuse drugs and alcohol, in order to address these problems and find resolution for the actual situations and circumstances within their lives which set off their substance abuse. This will truly save lives, not only the lives of the DUI/DWI clients, but those that may be affected by their substance abuse whenever they drive while drunk or high later on. It's a real second chance for DUI/DWI clients.