Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.