Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.