Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.