Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.