Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.