Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.