Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.