Many men and women who are convicted of DUI or DWI in Lagrange find themselves at a crossroads, and can either be dealt severe penalties as a result of their drug and alcohol related crimes or take part in effective drug and alcohol rehab facilities. First time DUI/DWI criminal justice clients are prime candidates for such rehabilitation, and this has been proven effective in responding to difficulties with drugs and alcohol and making sure they stay out of the criminal justice system in the future. In fact, even if the alcohol and drug rehabilitation option is not voluntary and is ordered by the court these offenders experience the same benefits as those who take part in drug rehabilitation voluntarily. In essence, it is significantly more advantageous for the offender, the court system and society all around to rehabilitate DUI/DWI offenders than it is to punish them.