Many people who are found guilty of DUI or DWI in Bard find themselves at a crossroads, and can either be dealt severe penalties for their drug related crimes or agree to go to proven and effective alcohol and drug treatment programs. First time DUI/DWI offenders are primary prospects for this kind of treatment, and this has been been very helpful in addressing concerns with drugs and alcohol and making sure they stay out of the court system for good. In fact, even if the drug and alcohol rehab alternative is involuntary and court ordered these offenders experience similar if not better success rates as individuals who take part in drug rehab voluntarily. In essence, it is much more beneficial for the offender, the courts and society at large to rehabilitate DUI/DWI offenders than it is to penalize them.