Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.