Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.