Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.