Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, 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, fines and even prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.