Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.