Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.