Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by 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 almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.