Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation 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 similar charges in the future.