Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.