Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.