Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.