Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.