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 only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, 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, fines and in many cases prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.