Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.