Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.