Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.