Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.