Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.