Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.