Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.