Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.