Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.