Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.