Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.