Quite a few individuals who become convicted of DUI or DWI in Wheaton, Maryland find themselves at a crossroads, and can find themselves dealing with serious penalties for their drug related offenses or agree to go to proven and effective drug and alcohol rehab programs. First time DUI/DWI criminal justice clients are key candidates for such rehabilitation, which has been very helpful in dealing with issues with drug and keeping them of the court system for good. In fact, even if the drug rehab option is not voluntary and is ordered by the court these offenders experience similar if not better success rates as those who take part in drug rehabilitation by their own will. In essence, it is much more advantageous for the offender, the court system and today's culture at large to treat DUI/DWI offenders than it is to punish them.