Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences 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 could decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.