DUI/DWI offenders in Jefferson City often find themselves dealt serious legal penalties due to their criminal offenses which could include incarceration and other penalties which can haunt them for years. In lieu of such penalties or to reduce some of them, many DUI/DWI offenders are given the option of or sometimes court ordered to participate in a Jefferson City drug and alcohol treatment facility to address their issues with alcohol and drug addiction. Court ordering or recommending that DUI/DWI offenders receive treatment in drug and alcohol rehab has proven effective not only in addressing issues regarding substance abuse but also in keeping them away from the criminal justice system permanently. A great number of DUI/DWI offenders that are given one shot become rehabilitated, having a beneficial impact not just on the offender but on the court system and society itself.