Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, 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 time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.