Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just 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 bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.