Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely 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 typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.