Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.