Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only 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 bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.