Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some 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 percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.