Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.