Sadly, 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 just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.