Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.