Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.