Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, 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 also prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.